Concern over the Bundibugyo strain—against which there is no approved vaccine or specific treatment—remains acute as regional suspected-case counts rose sharply. Unicef's findings that nearly 3 million children are at heightened risk and that more than 130 have been orphaned in Ituri add a humanitarian layer to the clinical challenge, increasing demand for child‑focused care, surveillance and community engagement while vaccine development proceeds.
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