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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

Bulletin issued

WHO status

1 Aug 2026

Published

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An outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus is occurring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with WHO issuing a bulletin 34 days ago. The outbreak shows sustained transmission and has expanded from the Mongbwalu health zone in Ituri Province to affect multiple provinces and health zones across a wider geographic area.

Source

WHO Disease Outbreak News ↗

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Source: WHO Disease Outbreak News · see WHO for figures