Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus, Democratic Republic of the Congo & Uganda

The Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak, caused by the Ebola disease, was first reported on May 29, 2026, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the outbreak continues to evolve rapidly, with increasing case numbers and geographic spread.

As of the latest report, there are 134 confirmed cases and 906 probable or suspected cases of BVD. The WHO reports that among the confirmed cases, there have been 18 deaths, resulting in a case fatality ratio of 13.4%. The total number of deaths among suspected cases is 223.

The outbreak has spread to two countries, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo being the most affected. The WHO notes that there is ongoing cross-border transmission between the two countries.

The public health response to the outbreak is ongoing, with the WHO and other authorities working to contain the spread of the disease. For the latest updates on the outbreak, please visit the WHO Disease Outbreak News website at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2026-DON605.