Ebola Outbreak Escalates in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
The ongoing Ebola outbreak, driven by the Bundibugyo virus, continues to affect the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda with 676 confirmed cases and 136 deaths in the DRC alone. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) monitors the situation, assessing the risk to Europe as very low.
Ebola Outbreak Escalates in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
As of June 12, 2026, the Ebola disease outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, continues to ravage parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. The latest figures from the DRC Ministry of Health, updated on June 11, report a total of 676 confirmed cases, including 136 deaths and 262 individuals currently hospitalized in isolation. Of note, 41 new cases and nine new deaths have been reported since the last update.
Regional Impact
The Ituri province is the most severely affected region, with 629 confirmed cases across 19 health zones. Additionally, North Kivu reports 44 confirmed cases across nine health zones, while South Kivu has documented three cases from a single health zone. Recent updates indicate the emergence of cases in three new health zones—one in Ituri and two in North Kivu.
In Uganda, the situation remains comparatively restrained with 19 confirmed cases, including two fatalities. The most recent cases were reported on June 5, with no new cases since then. The transmission is predominantly localized, with five cases arising from community transmission and 14 linked to imported infections. Notably, Kampala accounts for eight identified cases, while the neighboring district of Wakiso has reported one case.
Risk Assessment and Response
Despite the growing number of cases in Central Africa, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) assesses the risk of Ebola infection for residents of the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) as very low. The ECDC remains vigilant, continuously monitoring the outbreak and providing weekly updates through its Communicable Disease Threats Report.
For the latest information and guidance, healthcare professionals and the public are encouraged to access ECDC resources, which include public health preparedness materials, laboratory guidance, and communication tools.
The next comprehensive update on this outbreak is scheduled for June 15, 2026.
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