Ebola outbreak (Bundibugyo virus) in DRC and Uganda reaches 381 confirmed cases, WHO declares public health emergency
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An Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus continues to affect the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda as of June 2026. The DRC Ministry of Health reports 381 confirmed cases, 64 confirmed deaths, and 233 hospitalized individuals. Ituri province is the hardest hit with 359 cases across 17 health zones. The WHO declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 17, 2026.
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· 3 pulledAs of 5 June 2026, the Ebola disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus continues to affect the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda.
The DRC Ministry of Health published updated figures reporting a total of 381 confirmed cases, including 64 confirmed related deaths, and 233 individuals hospitalised in isolation as of 3 June.
Ituri is the most affected province, with 359 confirmed cases from 17 health zones; 19 confirmed cases have been reported from seven health zones in North Kivu.
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