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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing an outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) in Ituri province. BVD is a type of Ebola disease (a viral hemorrhagic fever) caused by infection with the Bundibugyo virus. 

Public health advice 

• No additional public health actions required in Australia at this stage beyond routine surveillance. 

• Immediately contact your local Public Health Unit (PHU) on 1300 651 160 to report any suspected cases and coordinate diagnostic testing and public health response. 

• Advise travellers to: 

• Take appropriate health precautions to reduce the risk of communicable disease acquisition while travelling. 

• Review Health Information for Travelers to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to find out about routine precautions travellers should take when traveling to the DRC.