Authorities confirmed Bundibugyo virus disease, a species of Ebola, after a high-mortality outbreak in Ituri Province. As of 15 May, 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths were reported from Rwampara, Mongbwalu and Bunia, with 24 suspected cases in isolation. Uganda also confirmed an associated outbreak.
Since the beginning of September 2021, many parts of Uganda have been receiving torrential rains which have affected many districts country wide. To date, the prolonged rain events have persisted, and 17 districts have been affected including Kasese, Oyam, Koboko, Yumbe, Katakwi, Bukedea, Kapchorwa, Sironko, Arua, Mbal