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Ebola Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya and Nigeria

Reported November 6, 2026 · Source: WHO
Situation brief 2593 ebola cases reported, including 1422 deaths, affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and KE and 2 other countries.
2593 Confirmed
0 Probable / Suspected
1422 Deaths
Origin (suspected) the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Affected CD KE NG UG
Since the publication of the previous Disease Outbreak News on 23 October 2026, the Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak has expanded geographically in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. While some areas have seen a slight decline in cases, sustained, high-level transmission continues overall in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As of 3 November 2026, a total of 10 668 confirmed cases, including 5198 deaths (crude case fatality ratio: 48.7%), have been reported across 67 health…
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