WHO puts first molecular test for Bundibugyo virus in Emergency Use Listing: what it means
The story so far On July 2, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it had added the first molecular diagnostic test for Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) to its Emergency Use Listing (EUL). The test detects the virus by identifying its genetic material in blood samples, helping confirm infection rapidly and accurately. Why is this significant? On May 17, 2026, soon after local…