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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo (2026)
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is fighting the worst Ebola epidemic in its history, caused by the rare Bundibugyo species of the virus, for which no vaccine or treatment is licensed; worldwide, only the West African epidemic of 2014 to 2016 has killed more. Declared in May 2026, it had reached 8,300 confirmed cases and 4,018 deaths across seven provinces by 3 October 2026, and Africa CDC warns that a recent fall in reported cases may reflect gaps in surveillance rather than slower spread.
Last updated 5 October 20268 min read
Latest update
Updates the toll to 4,018 deaths among 8,300 confirmed cases across seven provinces (3 Oct 2026) and adds Africa CDC's warning that falling case reports may mask surveillance gaps.
- Ebola
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Bundibugyo virus
- WHO
- Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
- Ervebo
- outbreak
- public health
- DR Congo
- Bundibugyo
- PHEIC
- Africa CDC
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