WHO declared an Ebola Public Health Emergency swiftly for an outbreak in Central Africa, involving the rare Bundibugyo strain. This proactive step, though unusual, is lauded given the strain's unknowns regarding vaccine efficacy and potential for wider spread due to regional conflict. The outbreak in DRC and Uganda, despite initial confinement, shows concerning trends. The author supports WHO's risk-averse approach, recalling the 2014-16 epidemic's devastating impact. Early global cooperation, patient tracing, safe burials, and public education are crucial control measures to manage this high-fatality disease effectively.