Priority Actions to Halt the Growth of the Current Bundibugyo Ebolavirus Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Interdisciplinary Consortium for Epidemics Research and Response (ICER) convened a Regional Open Emergency Scientific Dialogue on 27th August 2026 to identify practical actions for containing the ongoing Bundibugyo ebolavirus (BDBV) outbreak

Prof. Bruce J. Kirenga, Principal of Makerere University College of Health Sciences and Executive Chairman of Interdisciplinary Consortium for Epidemics Research and Response (ICER), delivered a scientific seminar titled “Planning and Implementing Research During Outbreaks and Epidemics” at the Centre for Experimental Pathogen Host Research (CEPHR), University College Dublin (UCD),

ICER dialogue calls for faster, trusted and coordinated action on BDBV Regional Open Emergency Scientific Dialogue | 27 August 2026 | Virtual event Event ICER Regional Open Emergency Scientific Dialogue Focus Priority actions to halt growth of the current BDBV outbreak in the DRC Reach 492 registrations; 225 live participants;

Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases continue to trigger devastating epidemics and pandemics, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where clinical research infrastructure remains limited. These constraints hinder timely understanding of disease presentation, pathophysiology, and outcomes, ultimately slowing the development of effective countermeasures. Recent outbreaks—such as the Ebola Sudan epidemic in