Global Confirmed
1,462
1,460 endemic · 2 imported
Active outbreak PHEIC
Ebola outbreak
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Heavy infection
Active spread
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Infection Spread
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Outbreak Zone Cases
1,460
Deaths
452
CFR 30.9%
Recovered
229
Contacts Traced
821
33 health zones
Case Trend
GlobalRisk Assessment
- Democratic Republic of the Congo Very High
- Uganda High
- Border-adjacent countries High
- France (imported case) Monitoring
- Rest of Africa Low
- Global general population Low
Imported Cases Worldwide
Travel-associated cases reported outside the active outbreak zones in Central Africa.
Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus, Democratic Republic of the Congo & Uganda
The Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to evolve rapidly, with sustained transmission and increasing numbers of reported cases. As of 1 July, a cumulative of 1460 confirmed cases, including 452 deaths, have been reported from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As of 2 July, Uganda has reported 20 confirmed cases including two deaths, as well as one probable case who has died. In addition, on 24 June 2026, French authorities notified WHO of a laboratory-confirmed case of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in a medical doctor return
Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus – Democratic Republic of the Congo
On 15 May 2026, the Ministry of Public Health, Hygiene and Social Welfare, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and the Ministry of Health of Uganda declared an outbreak of Ebola Disease following the confirmation of Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) in both countries. On 17 May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General determined that the Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in DRC and Uganda constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), as defined in the provisions of IHR. On 19 May 2026, the Director-General of WHO convened the first meeting of
Country Breakdown
Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Confirmed
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Recovered
- 213
Uganda
- Confirmed
- 20
- Deaths
- 2
- Recovered
- 16
Latest Intelligence Brief
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Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus, Democratic Republic of the Congo & Uganda
The Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to evolve rapidly, with sustained transmission and increasing numbers of reported cases. As of 1 July, a cumulative of 1460 confirmed cases, including 452 deaths, have been reported from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As of 2 July, Uganda has reported 20 confirmed cases including two deaths, as well as one probable case who has died. In addition, on 24 June 2026, French authorities notified WHO of a laboratory-confirmed case of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in a medical doctor returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In Uganda, the outbreak remains epidemiologically linked to transmission originating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with evidence of both imported infections and secondary transmission among contacts and healthcare workers. Uganda has not reported any new cases since 21 June 2026. National authorities in the two affected countries, in collaboration with WHO and partners, are implementing an extensive set of response measures. A regional preparedness and prioritization framework continues to guide readiness activities across the African Region.
Outbreak Timeline
Data Sources
Endemic statistics come from WHO Disease Outbreak News. Imported cases are verified against national health ministries; select news wires may flag cases earlier and are always labelled. Full methodology