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

First tracked 14 September 2026 · Last updated 26 October 2026

In Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda

Bulletin issued

WHO status

16 May 2026

Published

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WHO issued a bulletin 96 days ago regarding an outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The outbreak was first flagged on 5 May 2026 in Mongbwalu Health Zone, Ituri Province, in the DRC, and involved deaths among health workers. WHO reports sustained transmission in the affected region.

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Source: WHO Disease Outbreak News · see WHO for figures