Current Ebola outbreak worst ever in DR Congo, WHO says
Summary
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) is the largest in the country's history, with over 3,600 confirmed cases and nearly 1,600 deaths as of July 30, 2026. The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, which currently has no approved vaccine or treatment, but vaccines are being developed in the UK and Singapore.Key Facts
- The outbreak started on May 15, 2026, in Ituri province, near the borders of South Sudan and Uganda.
- There have been 3,605 confirmed Ebola cases and 1,587 deaths, a fatality rate of 44%.
- This outbreak is now larger than the previous biggest one from 2018 to 2020.
- Ebola spreads through contact with infected bodily fluids.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) said the outbreak is getting worse, with 567 new cases and 296 deaths reported in one recent week.
- Factors like violence, people moving away from their homes, and crossing borders are making it harder to control the disease.
- Twenty cases have appeared in Uganda, one case in France, and two DR Congo patients have been treated in Germany.
- Vaccines against the Bundibugyo strain are being developed but are not yet approved for use.
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