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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

17 Jul 2026

Published

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Figures

WHO reports sustained transmission of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, with a newly confirmed case identified in a humanitarian worker who was medically evacuated to Germany. The outbreak bulletin was issued 35 days ago.

Source

WHO Disease Outbreak News ↗

Coverage

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Source: WHO Disease Outbreak News · see WHO for figures