As of 16 August, DRC reported 5,021 confirmed Bundibugyo virus disease cases and 2,378 deaths (CFR 47.4%). Together with Uganda's 20 cases and 2 deaths, the outbreak total is 5,041 cases and 2,380 deaths. Since WHO AFRO Situation Report 13, DRC added 640 cases and 367 deaths. Bas-Uele reported its first confirmed case, expanding the outbreak to six provinces; 55 of 151 health zones are affected. A total of 751 patients are hospitalised in isolation, 1,061 have recovered, and 82.2% of identified contacts are under follow-up. Source: WHO AFRO Situation Report 14 / ECDC.

WHO Director-General Tedros told the second IHR Emergency Committee that the epidemic is moving faster than any previous Ebola outbreak and remains far from under control. Transmission has reached six provinces and 55 health zones. Two Bundibugyo-specific vaccine candidates have entered human trials, a separate candidate is moving toward a phase 3 trial after cross-protection in animal studies, and the WHO-sponsored PARTNERS treatment trial has enrolled 100 patients. WHO called for faster data sharing, stronger surveillance, sustained financing, improved access and security, and cross-border coordination.

As of 10 August: DRC 4,449 confirmed cases and 2,061 deaths; Uganda 20 confirmed cases and 2 deaths; outbreak total 4,469 cases and 2,063 deaths (CFR ~46%). DRC reported 68 new confirmed cases and 50 deaths since the previous daily report. A total of 716 patients are hospitalised in isolation, 82.7% of identified contacts are under follow-up, and 53 of 140 health zones across five provinces have been affected. Uganda declared its outbreak over on 28 July and has reported no new case since 21 June. Source: ECDC / DRC Ministry of Health.

As of 4 August: DRC 3,973 confirmed cases and 1,801 deaths; Uganda 20 confirmed cases and 2 deaths; outbreak total 3,993 cases and 1,803 deaths (CFR ~45%). Ituri remains epicentre with 3,460 cases / 1,464 deaths (28/36 health zones). North Kivu 436 / 292; South Kivu 3 / 1; Haut-Uele 67 / 39; Tshopo 7 / 5. Overall 51 of 140 health zones affected. Since the previous report (3 August): 99 new cases (Ituri 85, North Kivu 10, Haut-Uele 4) and 52 deaths. 674 patients hospitalised/isolated, 75.3% of contacts under follow-up. Uganda declared the outbreak over on 28 July. Source: ECDC.

As of 30 July: DRC 3,605 confirmed cases and 1,587 deaths; Uganda 20 confirmed cases and 2 deaths; outbreak total 3,625 cases and 1,589 deaths (CFR 44%). The outbreak has spread to 49 health zones in five provinces, with 33 still active. 151 health workers infected and 44 deaths. Uganda declared the end of its outbreak on 28 July after the last patient was discharged 16 July; WHO will continue 42-day enhanced surveillance. DRC case total now exceeds the 2018–2020 Kivu outbreak, making this the largest Ebola outbreak recorded in DRC. IHR Emergency Committee meeting scheduled for 18 August 2026. Source: WHO DON 614.

Uganda's Ministry of Health declared the end of the 2026 Ebola (Bundibugyo virus) outbreak. Uganda reported 20 confirmed cases (15 imported, 5 local), 18 recoveries and 2 deaths; the last confirmed case was on 21 June and the last patient was discharged on 16 July. The declaration was supported by fully traced transmission chains and enhanced surveillance with no further community transmission. WHO will continue monitoring for 42 days from discharge; Uganda remains at risk of imported cases from neighbouring DRC. Source: Uganda Ministry of Health / WHO DON 614.

As of 25 July: DRC 3,200 confirmed cases and 1,405 deaths; Uganda 20 confirmed cases and 2 deaths; outbreak total 3,220 cases and 1,407 deaths (CFR ~44%). Ituri remains epicentre with 2,848 cases / 1,184 deaths (28/36 health zones). North Kivu 306 / 196; South Kivu 3 / 1; Haut-Uele 38 / 20; Tshopo 5 / 4. Overall 47 of 140 health zones affected. 773 patients hospitalised/isolated, 571 recoveries, 77.8% of contacts under follow-up. Source: ECDC.