Historical outbreak briefing · Updated May 31, 2026

Ebola virus disease – Operational readiness and preparedness in nine countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of the Congo

0 confirmed 0 probable 0 deaths Source: WHO

The Ebola virus disease outbreak was first reported on 5 May 2018 in Equateur Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the current status is operational readiness and preparedness in nine countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

There are no confirmed cases, probable cases, or deaths reported. The total number of cases is zero, and the case fatality ratio is not available. The WHO Disease Outbreak News reports that no cases have been reported.

The outbreak is currently limited to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with no reported cases in other countries. No information is available on vessel or aircraft outbreaks.

The public health response is focused on operational readiness and preparedness in nine countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of the Congo. For the latest updates, please follow the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news.

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