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Ituri province

2026-05-112026-11-06
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  1. May 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … there are,” said Craig Spencer, an emergency physician and public health professor at Brown University. “It’s going to be quite some time ​before you’re able to piece this together.” HEALTH WORKER WAS FIRST KNOWN CASE The outbreak is centred in the northeastern province of Ituri …

    Congo: Flawed tests and funerals allowed Ebola to spread undetected, sources say

  3. Joy Online

    … The WHO has said the outbreak in DR Congo’s eastern Ituri province is a public health emergency of international concern, but did not meet the criteria of a pandemic. …

    At least six Americans exposed to Ebola during DR Congo outbreak

  4. Joy Online

    … It said the outbreak was first detected in Mongbwalu Health Zone in Ituri Province, eastern DRC, where health authorities reported a cluster of severe illnesses and deaths, including among healthcare workers. …

    WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda health emergency

  5. Joy Online

    The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern Ituri province a public health emergency of international concern. …

    WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency

  6. Joy Online

    Africa’s top health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern Ituri province. …

    New outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR Congo

  7. Joy Online

    The World Health Organisation has stepped up emergency support to the Democratic Republic of the Congo following the confirmation of an Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the country’s north-eastern Ituri Province. …

    WHO intensifies response as Ebola outbreak kills dozens in DR Congo

  8. Joy Online

    … The confirmation by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) of 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases in Ituri province marks a grim milestone: the 17th outbreak since 1976. …

    New Ebola deaths in eastern DR Congo spark fears of regional spread amid ongoing conflict

  9. Joy Online

    Africa’s top health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern Ituri province. …

    New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo

  10. Joy Online

    A wave of coordinated attacks by rebel fighters has killed at least 69 people in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. …

    Militia attack kills at least 69 people in northeastern DR Congo, local sources say
World & Region

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills over 5,000 people

The News

More than 5,000 people have died in an ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that began in May, with over 10,300 confirmed cases across eight provinces and a case fatality rate of 48.6%. The outbreak is the country's deadliest on record and the second largest in history, with the Bundibugyo species responsible and no current treatment or vaccine available for this strain.

1 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 1 November

  1. Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills over 5,000 people

    More than 5,000 people have died in an ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that began in May, with over 10,300 confirmed cases across eight provinces and a case fatality rate of 48.6%. The outbreak is the country's deadliest on record and the second largest in history, with the Bundibugyo species responsible and no current treatment or vaccine available for this strain.

    1 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 19 October

  1. Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads to eighth province, North Ubangi

    The Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to North Ubangi province, bordering the Central African Republic, with two confirmed cases including one death. The outbreak, the worst in Congo's history, has now reached eight provinces and spread to Uganda and Kenya, with cumulative totals of 9,415 cases and 4,536 deaths.

    19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. Congo's Ebola outbreak death toll exceeds 4,000

    Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo species, has killed more than 4,000 people and infected 8,300 across seven provinces, becoming the country's deadliest epidemic and second only to the 2014-2016 West African outbreak. The government and UN report signs of slowing transmission in some areas but continued rapid spread across eastern Congo.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 18 September

  1. Ebola outbreak in Congo remains serious despite recent case decline

    Africa's top public health agency says the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola outbreak is still serious, with data showing gaps in infection prevention and control, contradicting the Congo Health Minister's assertion of "encouraging signs" since mid-August. The Africa CDC says transmission is not yet consistently controlled across all affected areas and cannot confirm the peak has been reached.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. DR Congo Ebola outbreak exceeds 6,000 cases, 2,911 deaths

    The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing the fastest-growing Ebola epidemic on record, with official figures confirming more than 6,000 cases and 2,911 deaths, though more than 1,360 people have recovered. The World Health Organisation warns the outbreak remains entirely out of control, with transmission patterns threatening to surpass the 2014-2016 West Africa epidemic that claimed over 11,000 lives.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

  1. Congo Ebola workers protest over three-month salary delays

    Ebola response workers in eastern Congo staged protests this week demanding payment of salaries and allowances nearly three months overdue, as security incidents continue to disrupt containment efforts. Health workers gathered outside treatment centres in Ituri province calling for immediate payment, with police dispersing demonstrators in Mongbwalu.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Ebola outbreak drives pregnant women away from hospitals in DR Congo

    An Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has prompted pregnant women to avoid hospitals due to fears of infection, causing maternal deaths in Ituri Province to nearly double since May. According to the United Nations Population Fund, weekly maternal deaths rose from an average of 3.1 to 5.8 between late May and mid-July, with more women delivering at home where complications may go untreated.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

  1. DRC Ebola outbreak reaches 2,473 confirmed cases, 999 deaths

    The Democratic Republic of Congo reported 2,473 confirmed Ebola cases including 999 deaths, with 50 new cases detected on Monday in the eastern provinces of Ituri and North Kivu.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. WHO warns Africa risks reversing health progress as funding declines

    WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned at an African Union health summit in Accra that Africa risks losing decades of progress against diseases like HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria unless governments increase domestic health financing. He noted that while Africa has recorded significant gains—including a 40% reduction in new HIV infections since 2010—declining external support threatens those achievements across multiple health areas.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. WHO chief urges Africa to strengthen health systems, reduce external dependence

    At the African Union's first Extraordinary Summit on health in Accra, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that declining international funding threatens Africa's progress against HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, and other diseases, urging African leaders to prioritise health sovereignty and increase domestic investment in healthcare systems.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. DRC Ebola outbreak kills 930, spreads faster than previous epidemics

    The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed at least 930 people with at least 2,344 confirmed cases as of Saturday, spreading faster than any previous outbreak in the country; the WHO noted the outbreak reached 2,000 confirmed cases in two months, compared to over 10 months for the 2018–2020 outbreak, and is now the third-largest on record.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. US citizen working in DR Congo tests positive for Ebola

    A United States citizen employed by Samaritan's Purse in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, making this the second American to contract the virus during the current outbreak. The patient, who was assisting with logistics in Bunia and not involved in direct patient care, has been in isolation since Monday at an Ebola treatment centre.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads to two more northeastern provinces

    The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to two northeastern provinces, Haut-Uele and Tshopo, with the number of confirmed cases rising to 1,926 including 702 deaths. Current investigations suggest cases in the two provinces were primarily imported from Ituri province, where Congo's 17th Ebola outbreak was declared on May 15.

    14 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Congo Ebola workers protest unpaid wages during outbreak

    Ebola response workers in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo staged protests outside treatment centres on Thursday, citing non-payment or partial payment for their work. The outbreak has infected 1,759 people and caused 600 confirmed deaths since being declared nearly two months ago, according to government data.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Ebola outbreak in Congo still expanding, WHO official says

    The Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed 1,561 cases and 506 deaths in an outbreak of the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, which a WHO official said is still in its expansion phase. Population movement, including workers from the mining town of Mongbwalu travelling to new regions, is fuelling transmission despite treatment centres operating near capacity and ongoing shortages of protective equipment for healthcare workers.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Armed men take six-year-old Ebola patient from DR Congo hospital

    A six-year-old Ebola patient and her mother were removed from Wanamahika Hospital in Butembo by armed men with knives; authorities are searching for them and urging them to return to a health centre. The incident reflects ongoing suspicion and attacks on treatment facilities during an outbreak that has confirmed almost 200 deaths and 840 cases.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

  1. DRC Ebola cases rise to 782, two new health zones affected

    Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed 782 Ebola cases, including 181 deaths, after 72 new cases were documented in 24 hours. The outbreak, confined to three eastern provinces, has spread to two new health zones for the first time.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 14 June

  1. Health workers blocked from Ebola tracing in Congo displacement camps

    Health workers in a displacement camp in Congo that recorded Ebola deaths have been forced away by locals who deny the deaths were from Ebola, hampering contact tracing efforts. The standoff affects efforts to contain the virus in 22 displaced persons sites in the health zone with around 81,124 residents, where several treatment sites have been attacked by locals skeptical of Ebola precautions.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

  1. Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads to three new health zones

    Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to three new health zones in North Kivu and Ituri, with confirmed cases rising to 676 including 136 deaths as of Wednesday.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 598 confirmed cases

    The Democratic Republic of Congo reported 598 confirmed Ebola cases, including 115 deaths, in an outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain announced in May but undetected for weeks. The outbreak spans three provinces in conflict zones, with cases in 17 health zones in Ituri, seven in North Kivu, and one in South Kivu; authorities are urging populations to seek care and warning that mistrust and attacks on health workers have hampered the response.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. WHO chief urges Uganda to reconsider Congo border closure

    The WHO director-general said Uganda should reconsider its temporary closure of its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo over an Ebola outbreak, stating that blanket travel restrictions don't work. Uganda has reported 19 confirmed Ebola cases, mostly from people who entered from Congo, where the outbreak has 544 confirmed cases.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. DRC Ebola deaths reach 101 as armed groups block response

    The Democratic Republic of Congo reported 101 confirmed Ebola deaths and 550 confirmed cases as of Monday, with the Bundibugyo strain outbreak unfolding across three conflict-affected provinces; armed groups are hindering the response and impeding humanitarian access, with reports of attacks on burial teams and treatment centres.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. WHO launches $518 million plan to contain Ebola outbreak

    The World Health Organisation announced a $518 million, six-month plan to combat an Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The outbreak, involving the Bundibugyo strain for which there is no approved vaccine or treatment, has recorded 381 confirmed cases and 62 deaths in Congo, and 19 cases and two deaths in Uganda.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

  1. Ghana strengthens Ebola response as DRC, Uganda outbreaks surge

    Ghana has activated its Ebola preparedness and response plan in response to outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda, strengthening surveillance, laboratory testing, and case management systems. As of June 3, 2026, the DRC had recorded 344 confirmed Ebola cases and 60 deaths, while Uganda had recorded 15 confirmed cases and one death.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Congo Ebola burial team attacked as cases rise

    Residents attacked an Ebola burial team in Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province on Monday, forcing responders to abandon a coffin; the body was subsequently handled by community members, raising transmission risks. Burial teams and health workers have faced repeated attacks fueled by mistrust and resistance to response efforts.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. DRC, WHO step up response to Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak

    The Democratic Republic of Congo and the World Health Organisation are intensifying containment efforts for an Ebola Virus Disease outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. While no licensed vaccine or specific treatment exists for this strain, health authorities emphasise that early detection, prompt medical care, and preventive measures such as hand-washing and avoiding contact with infected individuals' bodily fluids remain effective in controlling transmission.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. WHO chief concludes Congo Ebola visit, briefs president

    The WHO Director-General concluded his visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo by briefing President Felix Tshisekedi on the response to an Ebola outbreak that aid agencies warn is likely much larger than official figures. Health officials say the outbreak, already the third-largest on record, persisted undetected for weeks and responders are struggling to bring it under control.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 30 May

  1. Ebola spread in DR Congo declared deeply alarming by MSF

    Médecins Sans Frontières warns that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is "deeply alarming," with MSF deputy director Dr Alan Gonzales stating that never before has an Ebola outbreak recorded so many cases so soon after declaration. The outbreak has produced over 1,000 suspected cases and at least 246 deaths in DR Congo, with Uganda reporting nine confirmed cases and one death.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Attacks on Ebola health facilities escalate in eastern DRC

    Attacks on Ebola health centres are intensifying in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, with residents storming facilities and setting tents on fire as the WHO warns the outbreak could worsen in the DRC and Uganda. Health workers face community resistance over strict burial protocols required to prevent virus transmission.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 23 May

  1. Three Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo

    Three Red Cross volunteers died in the Democratic Republic of Congo from suspected Ebola likely caught while managing dead bodies while working in the eastern Ituri region. The outbreak, involving the Bundibugyo species of Ebola with no proven vaccine, has resulted in more than 170 suspected deaths and 750 suspected cases, prompting the WHO to raise the public health risk to "very high."

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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