The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighbouring Uganda has exceeded 1,000 confirmed cases, with 254 deaths recorded since May 15, 2026.
Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), said the figures in a post on the organisation’s official X account on Tuesday June 23, highlighting ongoing response efforts.
According to Ghebreyesus, WHO, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), and partners have supported the DRC Ministry of Health to expand treatment, laboratory and surveillance capacity.
He said the support would help train additional health workers in clinical care, infection prevention and control, while strengthening community engagement and public understanding of disease prevention measures. He however stated that much more is still needed including sustained and safe access to reach all affected people.
The Bundibugyo ebolavirus disease is spread through direct contact with bodily fluids of infected persons. There is currently no licensed vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain, making early detection, isolation and strict infection prevention measures essential for containment.
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