Ebola outbreak, UKHSA issues urgent public health message

The NHS and independent healthcare providers are reminded of actions in detection and management of suspected cases of Ebola disease.

Published: 3 June 2026

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published an urgent public health message to all NHS and independent healthcare providers regarding the current Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.

This is a reminder for healthcare providers on the detection and management of suspected cases of Ebola disease as part of the UK response to the current outbreak.

Further information and actions can be found on the government website.