Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus – Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported an outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus, as declared by the Ministry of Public Health, Hygiene and Social Welfare on 15 May 2026. The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed this outbreak as a public health emergency of international concern.

As of the latest report, there are 85 confirmed cases and 746 probable or suspected cases of Ebola disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Unfortunately, 176 deaths have been reported, resulting in a case fatality ratio of 21.1%. The WHO has been closely monitoring the situation and providing updates on the outbreak.

The outbreak has spread to four countries: the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Germany, South Sudan, and Uganda. The WHO is working closely with the affected countries to contain the spread of the disease and provide necessary support.

The public health response to the outbreak is ongoing, with the WHO and other international partners working closely with the affected countries 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-DON603.