Ituri Province
Ituri is the core geography for this Congo Ebola event. WHO reporting names health zones including Mongbwalu, Rwampara and Bunia as important outbreak areas.
DRC outbreak briefing
DRC Ebola Outbreak 2026
This DRC Ebola outbreak 2026 briefing tracks Congo outbreak context, source dates, affected provinces, and links to the live Ebola Map 2026. It keeps suspected cases, confirmed cases and deaths separate.
DRC Ebola outbreak 2026 map context
Source-linked map preview. Use official sources for policy, travel and medical decisions.
Source date
May 25, 2026
Last reviewed
May 26, 2026
DRC confirmed
105
DRC suspected
906
The DRC Ebola outbreak 2026 figures above use this site's current source snapshot. Counts may differ across WHO, CDC and ministry updates because confirmed, suspected and death categories move on different reporting timelines.
Current situation
What is happening in the DRC Ebola outbreak 2026?
The DRC Ebola outbreak 2026 is an active Ebola disease event in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, linked by official sources to Bundibugyo virus disease. WHO and CDC describe the outbreak as occurring with linked Uganda case context, and WHO has classified the event as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
For readers, the main job is careful interpretation. The DRC Ebola outbreak 2026 includes confirmed cases, suspected cases, deaths, contact tracing and response activity. Those categories should not be merged into one simple number. This page uses source dates so a reader can see when each outbreak snapshot was reviewed.
North Kivu
North Kivu appears in official updates as part of the expanded DRC context. Read it as provincial outbreak context, not a precise household-level map point.
South Kivu
CDC's May 25 update reported a new confirmed case in Sud-Kivu Province. Counts and classifications can change as public health teams investigate.
Map reading guide
How to use this page with the Ebola Map 2026
This briefing gives the DRC context. The map gives the geographic layer. Reading them together helps avoid confusing report volume with confirmed local transmission.
1
Start with the province
Use this page to understand the DRC provincial picture first. Ituri is the main geography, while North Kivu and South Kivu are read through the source dates attached to official updates.
2
Then open the map
Use the Ebola Map 2026 to inspect affected health-zone polygons, case points and country-level report signals. A polygon is an area-level public health record, not a street address.
3
Check the source date
If a number or location matters, compare the source date on this page with the source link on the map. Outbreak categories can change after laboratory review and field investigation.
Timeline
DRC Ebola outbreak 2026 timeline
This timeline summarizes public-source milestones. It is a reading guide, not a replacement for WHO, CDC or DRC Ministry of Health updates.
Early May 2026
Severe illness cluster reported
A hospital cluster in northeastern Congo became the first public signal behind the current DRC outbreak.
May 15, 2026
DRC declares an Ebola outbreak
DRC authorities declared Ebola disease after laboratory confirmation of Bundibugyo virus disease.
May 17, 2026
International emergency determined
WHO determined that the DRC and linked Uganda event constituted a PHEIC, not a pandemic emergency.
May 21-25, 2026
More provincial context reported
WHO and CDC updates described activity across Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu, with counts changing as investigations continue.
Boundaries
What this DRC outbreak page does not show
A useful public health page should be clear about its limits. This page is designed for source review and geographic orientation, not private case tracking or medical decision-making.
- Patient names, home addresses or private exposure details.
- A real-time official case registry from the DRC Ministry of Health.
- A personal exposure assessment, medical diagnosis or travel clearance.
- A claim that every country mentioned in reports has local Ebola transmission.
How to read the data
Confirmed, suspected and response context are different
Confirmed cases
Confirmed DRC cases are laboratory-supported records in official reporting.
Suspected cases
Suspected cases are important for response, but they are not the same as confirmed Congo Ebola cases.
Response context
Border screening, contact tracing and preparedness records can appear in coverage without proving new local transmission.
DRC Ebola outbreak 2026 sources
CDC current situation
Current U.S. public health summary and case-count context.
WHO DRC 2026 situation page
WHO outbreak hub for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2026.
WHO Disease Outbreak News
Detailed WHO outbreak notice with DRC health-zone context.
WHO temporary recommendations
Emergency Committee statement and temporary recommendations.
Multilingual summaries
English
This DRC briefing summarizes official DRC, WHO and CDC updates and links readers to the live map for source-linked locations.
Français
Cette page résume l'épidémie d'Ebola 2026 en RDC avec des sources OMS/CDC, les zones touchées et un lien vers la carte actualisée.
Kiswahili
Ukurasa huu unaeleza mlipuko wa Ebola DRC 2026 kwa kutumia vyanzo vya WHO na CDC, maeneo yaliyoathiriwa na kiungo cha ramani.
Español
Esta página resume el brote de ébola en la RDC en 2026 con fuentes de la OMS y los CDC, zonas afectadas y acceso al mapa.
DRC Ebola outbreak 2026 FAQ
Is there a DRC Ebola outbreak 2026?
Yes. WHO and CDC describe an active DRC Ebola outbreak 2026 caused by Bundibugyo virus disease, with linked Uganda case context.
Where is the DRC Ebola outbreak 2026?
The outbreak is centered in northeastern DRC, especially Ituri Province, with official updates also naming North Kivu and South Kivu.
Is the DRC Ebola outbreak 2026 the same as Ebola Zaire?
No. The current DRC Ebola outbreak 2026 is linked to Bundibugyo virus disease. Ebola vaccines and treatments can differ by virus species, so official guidance matters.
How should I read DRC Ebola outbreak 2026 case counts?
Keep confirmed cases, suspected cases and deaths separate. WHO and CDC note that the outbreak is evolving, so numbers should be read with source dates.
Does the DRC Ebola outbreak 2026 map show exact exposure sites?
No. The map uses source-linked points and affected health-zone areas. It does not identify patient homes or exact exposure locations unless a source clearly supports that level of detail.
Medical and travel disclaimer
This DRC Ebola outbreak 2026 page is for public awareness and source review. It is not a medical diagnosis tool, travel clearance system, official case registry or exposure assessment. For symptoms, exposure, travel or emergency decisions, use qualified medical care and official public health authorities.