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The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 263 Ebola cases and 43 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda as of May 30.
Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya revealed the figures in a Sunday op-ed, noting that health workers are currently investigating more than 1,100 suspected cases.
The rare Bundibugyo strain is driving this crisis, which the World Health Organisation has officially declared a public health emergency of international concern.
The fast-moving outbreak represents the 17th Ebola occurrence in the DRC and the third-largest since scientists first discovered the virus half a century ago.
Health officials and aid workers warn that the disease is outpacing the global response after spreading undetected for several weeks.
Local clinics face critical shortages, lacking even basic protective equipment, such as masks, to safeguard frontline medical staff.
Kaseya urged nations to rapidly activate their national incident systems and convert pandemic preparedness investments into permanent structures.
He emphasised that while international partners play an essential role, global aid must align directly with strategies designed by African institutions and governments.
