Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Health on May 18, 2026, issued a press release on protecting oneself from Ebola infection, while so far Cambodia has not found any cases of Ebola.
According to the Ministry of Health of Cambodia, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported an outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 17, 2026.
The ministry said, “The disease has also spread to Uganda and has caused infections and deaths. “To date, Cambodia has not detected any cases of Ebola.”
In addition, the Ministry of Health has been closely monitoring the situation and has disseminated knowledge and guidance to emergency response teams, health workers across the country, 115 hotlines, and the public through social media. In addition, the Ministry has prepared necessary measures for prevention and emergency response if a suspected case occurs in Cambodia.
Please note that Ebola is a serious infectious disease caused by the Ebola virus, which can cause mortality rates as high as 80-90 percent if not treated promptly. The virus was discovered in 1976 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and is mostly found in sub-Saharan Africa.
The Ebola virus family that can cause disease in humans includes four types: Ebola, Sudan, Tai Forest, and Bundibugyo. There are currently several vaccines to prevent Ebola, which are used in outbreak areas or in high-risk groups. There is no specific treatment that can completely kill the virus, only supportive care depending on the form of the disease.
