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Ebola pandemic in 2026?

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Ebola pandemic in 2026?

4% chance
Polymarket

$700,516 Vol.

4% chance
Polymarket

$700,516 Vol.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the World Health Organization explicitly characterizes Ebola virus disease, Ebola, any Ebola strain, or any outbreak of ebola as a “pandemic” in an official public communication between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. An explicit characterization includes official WHO statements, reports, press briefings, or publications that clearly describe the outbreak as a “pandemic.” A Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) alone will not qualify unless it is also described as a pandemic. The primary resolution source for this market will be official WHO communications. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Ongoing containment of the 2026 Bundibugyo virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda underpins trader confidence that Ebola will not reach pandemic status. As of mid-August, confirmed cases exceed 5,300 with roughly 2,500 deaths, concentrated in Ituri province and adjacent areas, following a WHO-declared Public Health Emergency of International Concern in May. CDC and WHO assessments note sustained community transmission but emphasize low risk of wider international spread, supported by contact tracing, isolation protocols, and Uganda's recent outbreak closure. Historical patterns of regional Ebola containment, combined with the strain's transmission profile, further limit escalation potential. Realistic shifts could occur if conflict disrupts response measures or undetected exportations seed sustained chains beyond Central Africa before year-end surveillance data solidifies the outcome.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the World Health Organization explicitly characterizes Ebola virus disease, Ebola, any Ebola strain, or any outbreak of ebola as a “pandemic” in an official public communication between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

An explicit characterization includes official WHO statements, reports, press briefings, or publications that clearly describe the outbreak as a “pandemic.” A Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) alone will not qualify unless it is also described as a pandemic.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official WHO communications. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$700,516
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
May 15, 2026, 3:03 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the World Health Organization explicitly characterizes Ebola virus disease, Ebola, any Ebola strain, or any outbreak of ebola as a “pandemic” in an official public communication between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. An explicit characterization includes official WHO statements, reports, press briefings, or publications that clearly describe the outbreak as a “pandemic.” A Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) alone will not qualify unless it is also described as a pandemic. The primary resolution source for this market will be official WHO communications. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the World Health Organization explicitly characterizes Ebola virus disease, Ebola, any Ebola strain, or any outbreak of ebola as a “pandemic” in an official public communication between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. An explicit characterization includes official WHO statements, reports, press briefings, or publications that clearly describe the outbreak as a “pandemic.” A Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) alone will not qualify unless it is also described as a pandemic. The primary resolution source for this market will be official WHO communications. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Ongoing containment of the 2026 Bundibugyo virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda underpins trader confidence that Ebola will not reach pandemic status. As of mid-August, confirmed cases exceed 5,300 with roughly 2,500 deaths, concentrated in Ituri province and adjacent areas, following a WHO-declared Public Health Emergency of International Concern in May. CDC and WHO assessments note sustained community transmission but emphasize low risk of wider international spread, supported by contact tracing, isolation protocols, and Uganda's recent outbreak closure. Historical patterns of regional Ebola containment, combined with the strain's transmission profile, further limit escalation potential. Realistic shifts could occur if conflict disrupts response measures or undetected exportations seed sustained chains beyond Central Africa before year-end surveillance data solidifies the outcome.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the World Health Organization explicitly characterizes Ebola virus disease, Ebola, any Ebola strain, or any outbreak of ebola as a “pandemic” in an official public communication between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

An explicit characterization includes official WHO statements, reports, press briefings, or publications that clearly describe the outbreak as a “pandemic.” A Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) alone will not qualify unless it is also described as a pandemic.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official WHO communications. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$700,516
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
May 15, 2026, 3:03 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the World Health Organization explicitly characterizes Ebola virus disease, Ebola, any Ebola strain, or any outbreak of ebola as a “pandemic” in an official public communication between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. An explicit characterization includes official WHO statements, reports, press briefings, or publications that clearly describe the outbreak as a “pandemic.” A Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) alone will not qualify unless it is also described as a pandemic. The primary resolution source for this market will be official WHO communications. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Ebola pandemic in 2026?" is a prediction market on Polymarket where traders buy and sell "Yes" or "No" shares based on whether they believe this event will happen. The current crowd-sourced probability is 4% for "Yes." For example, if "Yes" is priced at 4¢, the market collectively assigns a 4% chance that this event will occur. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Ebola pandemic in 2026?" has generated $700.5K in total trading volume since the market launched on May 15, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "Ebola pandemic in 2026?," simply choose whether you believe the answer is "Yes" or "No." Each side has a current price that reflects the market's implied probability. Enter your amount and click "Trade." If you buy "Yes" shares and the outcome resolves as "Yes," each share pays out $1. If it resolves as "No," your "Yes" shares pay $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current probability for "Ebola pandemic in 2026?" is 4% for "Yes." This means the Polymarket crowd currently believes there is a 4% chance that this event will occur. These odds update in real-time based on actual trades, providing a continuously updated signal of what the market expects to happen.

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