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Also on Monday, the Africa Centres for Disease Control or Africa CDC issued updated lab-confirmed case numbers for the current outbreak.
Africa's top public health agency said there had been a total o...
Also on Monday, the Africa Centres for Disease Control or Africa CDC issued updated lab-confirmed case numbers for the current outbreak.
Africa's top public health agency said there had been a total of 544 confirmed Ebola cases, and 88 deaths. Of the cases, 515 were from the DRC's Ituri province.
Update from Dr Belizaire, WHO AFRO, current doubling time of Ebola outbreak in DRC is 8 days. Lots of uncertainty in the case numbers currently, but this is not good...
Update of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 1 July:
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DRC:
On 30 June, DRC reported a total of 1333 confirmed cases, including 399 deaths & 609 suspected cases. 26 new cases & 22 de...
Update of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 1 July:
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DRC:
On 30 June, DRC reported a total of 1333 confirmed cases, including 399 deaths & 609 suspected cases. 26 new cases & 22 deaths were reported since 28 June.
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EU/EEA:
1 confirmed case reported in France on 24 June.
Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 12 June:
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DRC:
On 11 June, DRC reported a total of 676 confirmed cases, including 136 deaths & 262 suspected cases. 41 new cases & 9 deaths reported si...
Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 12 June:
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DRC:
On 11 June, DRC reported a total of 676 confirmed cases, including 136 deaths & 262 suspected cases. 41 new cases & 9 deaths reported since the previous update.
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Risk assessment for EU/EEA stays unchanged - VERY LOW.
#IDsky #EpiSKy
Uganda (no change since last update).
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Uganda has reported a total of 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths. 14 cases had travel links to DRC.
Latest information, factsheets, infographics and m...
Uganda (no change since last update).
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Uganda has reported a total of 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths. 14 cases had travel links to DRC.
Latest information, factsheets, infographics and more about the outbreak on our dedicated page: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
#IDsky #EpiSky #Ebola
Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - update 03 June:
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2 June - DRC published updated figures reporting a total of
- 344 confirmed cases including 60 deaths
- 116 suspected cases.
23 new c...
Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - update 03 June:
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2 June - DRC published updated figures reporting a total of
- 344 confirmed cases including 60 deaths
- 116 suspected cases.
23 new confirmed cases were reported since the previous day’s update.
Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 09 June:
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DRC:
On 8 June, DRC reported a total of 550 confirmed cases, including 101 deaths & 309 suspected cases
35 cases and 10 deaths were reported...
Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 09 June:
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DRC:
On 8 June, DRC reported a total of 550 confirmed cases, including 101 deaths & 309 suspected cases
35 cases and 10 deaths were reported since the previous update on 8 June.
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More information: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
#IDsky #EpiSky
Uganda (no change since 5 June).
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Uganda has reported a total of 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths. 14 cases had travel links to DRC.
Latest information, factsheets, infographics and more a...
Uganda (no change since 5 June).
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Uganda has reported a total of 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths. 14 cases had travel links to DRC.
Latest information, factsheets, infographics and more about the outbreak on our dedicated page: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
#Ebola #PublicHealth #OutbreakResponse
#Ebola update: DRC confirmed 33 new cases on 6/28. I think 17 of those cases are already dead. They bring the outbreak total in DRC to 1307 confirmed cases with 377 deaths.
In recent days, confirmed ...
#Ebola update: DRC confirmed 33 new cases on 6/28. I think 17 of those cases are already dead. They bring the outbreak total in DRC to 1307 confirmed cases with 377 deaths.
In recent days, confirmed case counts — ie the cases that are coming to light — have risen by the dozens. Long road ahead.
Uganda has reported a total of 20 confirmed cases, including 2 deaths. 15 cases had travel links to DRC.
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Risk assessment for EU/EEA remains unchanged - VERY LOW.
More info: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
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Uganda has reported a total of 20 confirmed cases, including 2 deaths. 15 cases had travel links to DRC.
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Risk assessment for EU/EEA remains unchanged - VERY LOW.
More info: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
Press release on the case in Europe: bit.ly/4oM8GtH
#IDSky #EpiSky #PublicHealth #EbolaOutbreak
Uganda
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Uganda has reported a total of 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths. 14 cases had travel links to DRC.
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Risk assessment for EU/EEA stays unchanged - VERY LOW.
Latest information, fa...
Uganda
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Uganda has reported a total of 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths. 14 cases had travel links to DRC.
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Risk assessment for EU/EEA stays unchanged - VERY LOW.
Latest information, factsheets, infographics and more about the outbreak on our dedicated page: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
fsteiner.bsky.social ↻ ecdc.europa.eu (1/2): Update of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 3 July:
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DRC:
On 2 July, DRC reported a total of 1460 confirmed cases
#Ebola: DRC is reporting 29 new confirmed cases, 4 already dead. The DRC total now stands at 837 confirmed cases, 196 deaths. DRC reports that yesterday it followed up 64% of known contacts, but the t...
#Ebola: DRC is reporting 29 new confirmed cases, 4 already dead. The DRC total now stands at 837 confirmed cases, 196 deaths. DRC reports that yesterday it followed up 64% of known contacts, but the total number of known contacts is very low, given the size of this outbreak.
No new Uganda cases.
Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 17 June:
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DRC:
On 16 June, DRC reported a total of 837 confirmed cases, including 196 deaths & 376 suspected cases. 29 new cases & 4 deaths reported si...
Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 17 June:
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DRC:
On 16 June, DRC reported a total of 837 confirmed cases, including 196 deaths & 376 suspected cases. 29 new cases & 4 deaths reported since the previous update.
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Risk assessment for EU/EEA stays unchanged - VERY LOW.
#IDsky #EpiSky
#Ebola update: DRC reported 63 new confirmed cases as of 7/5, 8 of whom are already dead. In total so far in DRC, there've been 1624 cases & 521 deaths, for a CFR of ~32%. Lower than most Zaire & Suda...
#Ebola update: DRC reported 63 new confirmed cases as of 7/5, 8 of whom are already dead. In total so far in DRC, there've been 1624 cases & 521 deaths, for a CFR of ~32%. Lower than most Zaire & Sudan outbreaks, but still sizable. About 12,400 contacts have been identified, with 77% followed.
#Ebola update from DRC: 21 new cases y'day, 7 of whom are already dead. It brings their outbreak total to nearly 900.
DRC's latest sitrep suggests they're following 71% of known case contacts. That's ...
#Ebola update from DRC: 21 new cases y'day, 7 of whom are already dead. It brings their outbreak total to nearly 900.
DRC's latest sitrep suggests they're following 71% of known case contacts. That's better than earlier in the outbreak, but the number of known case contacts is still stunningly low.
Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 10 June:
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DRC:
On 9 June, DRC reported a total of 598 confirmed cases, including 115 deaths & 297 suspected cases. 48 new cases & 14 deaths reported si...
Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 10 June:
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DRC:
On 9 June, DRC reported a total of 598 confirmed cases, including 115 deaths & 297 suspected cases. 48 new cases & 14 deaths reported since the previous update.
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Risk assessment for EU/EEA stays unchanged - VERY LOW.
Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 6/5/2026
->Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | More on "Ebola outbreak DRC Uganda response" at BigEarthData.ai | #...
Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 6/5/2026
->Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | More on "Ebola outbreak DRC Uganda response" at BigEarthData.ai | #Ebola
WHO: Ebola situation report DRC/25/02 - 21 September, 2025
WHO: Ebola situation report DRC/25/02 - 21 September, 2025
WHO: Ebola situation report DRC/25/02 - 21 September, 2025
The Ebola virus disease outbreak officially declared by the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on 4 September 2025 continues to unfold. Since our last update (Situation Report # 1) issued on 15 September 2025, a total of 11 new confirmed cases have been reported from Bulape Health Zone in Kasai Province. The outbreak remains geographically confined to six affected health areas (Bambalaie, Bulape, Bulape Communautaire, Dikolo, Ingongo and Mpianga) within Bulape Health Zone. Ten deceased patients who were not sampled and tested were also retrospectively reclassified as probable cases based on epidemiological links to confirmed cases.
As of 21 September 2025, a total of 57 cases (47 confirmed and 10 probable cases), including 35 deaths (25 confirmed and 10 probable) (overall case fatality ratio 61.4%) have been reported from Bulape Health Zone, Kasai Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. There are five confirmed cases among health workers.
Cases range from zero to 65 years old, with age group 0 – 9 years the most affected, accounting for …
Uganda (no change since 5 June).
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Uganda has reported a total of 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths. 14 cases had travel links to DRC.
Latest information, factsheets, infographics and more a...
Uganda (no change since 5 June).
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Uganda has reported a total of 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths. 14 cases had travel links to DRC.
Latest information, factsheets, infographics and more about the outbreak on our dedicated page: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
#Ebola #PublicHealth #OutbreakResponse
Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - update 4 June:
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3 June - DRC published updated figures reporting a total of
- 363 confirmed cases including 62 deaths
- 206 suspected cases.
19 new co...
Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - update 4 June:
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3 June - DRC published updated figures reporting a total of
- 363 confirmed cases including 62 deaths
- 206 suspected cases.
19 new confirmed cases and two deaths were reported since the previous day’s update.
#IDsky #EpiSky #Ebola
Update of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 6 July:
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DRC:
On 5 July, DRC reported a total of 1561 confirmed cases and 506 deaths. 33 new cases & 6 deaths were reported since the la...
Update of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 6 July:
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DRC:
On 5 July, DRC reported a total of 1561 confirmed cases and 506 deaths. 33 new cases & 6 deaths were reported since the last update.
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EU/EEA:
1 confirmed case reported in France on 24 June.
The CDC, ECDC, and U.S. State Department all confirm an active Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda.
Uganda has reported a total of 20 confirmed cases, including 2 deaths. 15 cases had travel links to DRC.
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Risk assessment for EU/EEA remains unchanged - VERY LOW.
More info: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
Pr...
Uganda has reported a total of 20 confirmed cases, including 2 deaths. 15 cases had travel links to DRC.
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Risk assessment for EU/EEA remains unchanged - VERY LOW.
More info: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
Press release on the case in Europe: bit.ly/4oM8GtH
#IDSky #EpiSky #PublicHealth #EbolaOutbreak
"Is DRC & Uganda safe right now" has two answers: the one your group chat invented and the one with 598 confirmed Ebola cases behind it. We do the second kind. https://will-i-die.com/outbreak/ebola-dr...
"Is DRC & Uganda safe right now" has two answers: the one your group chat invented and the one with 598 confirmed Ebola cases behind it. We do the second kind. https://will-i-die.com/outbreak/ebola-drc-2026?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=auto_destination_risk
Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
This page is updated as more information becomes available. It was last updated 5 June 15:50.
As of 5 June 2026, the Ebola disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus continues to affect the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda.
On 4 June, the
DRC Ministry of Health published updated figures
reporting a total of 381 confirmed cases, including 64 confirmed related deaths, and 233 individuals hospitalised in isolation as of 3 June. Included in this report were 18 new confirmed cases and two new deaths.
Ituri is the most affected province, with 359 confirmed cases from 17 health zones; 19 confirmed cases have been reported from seven health zones in North Kivu and three cases from one health zone in South Kivu. Data are continuously reviewed and harmonised as samples from suspected cases go through the process of laboratory confirmation.
As of 5 June,
Uganda has reported
a total of 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths. The three new cases reported on 5 June were contacts of confirmed cases. At least seven cases were assoc…
Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 15 June:
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DRC:
On 14 June, DRC reported a total of 782 confirmed cases, including 181 deaths & 359 suspected cases. 106 new cases & 45 deaths reported ...
Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 15 June:
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DRC:
On 14 June, DRC reported a total of 782 confirmed cases, including 181 deaths & 359 suspected cases. 106 new cases & 45 deaths reported since the previous update.
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Risk assessment for EU/EEA stays unchanged - VERY LOW.
#IDsky #EpiSky
Ebola updates:
As of June 15th, DRC 837 cases, 196 deaths
As of June 17th, Uganda 20 cases, 2 deaths
Yesterday, Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya said that unless the outbreak is contained soo...
Ebola updates:
As of June 15th, DRC 837 cases, 196 deaths
As of June 17th, Uganda 20 cases, 2 deaths
Yesterday, Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya said that unless the outbreak is contained soon, "it will be worse" than any Ebola outbreak before it.
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
Uganda (no change since 5 June).
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Uganda has reported a total of 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths. 14 cases had travel links to DRC.
Latest information, factsheets, infographics and more a...
Uganda (no change since 5 June).
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Uganda has reported a total of 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths. 14 cases had travel links to DRC.
Latest information, factsheets, infographics and more about the outbreak on our dedicated page: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
#IDsky #EpiSky #Ebola
☣️ Ebola Outbreak: Current Situation ☣️ www.cdc.gov/ebola/situat...
DRC (As of June 27, 2026) Confirmed cases 1274, Confirmed deaths 360 ☣️ Uganda (As of June 29, 2026) Confirmed cases 20, Confirmed d...
☣️ Ebola Outbreak: Current Situation ☣️ www.cdc.gov/ebola/situat...
DRC (As of June 27, 2026) Confirmed cases 1274, Confirmed deaths 360 ☣️ Uganda (As of June 29, 2026) Confirmed cases 20, Confirmed deaths 2 ☣️ France (As of June 24, 2026) Confirmed cases 1
Update of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 29 May - risk to EU/EEA - VERY LOW.
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DRC (data as of 28 May):
125 confirmed cases, 17 deaths
906 suspected cases, 223 deaths
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Uganda:
9...
Update of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 29 May - risk to EU/EEA - VERY LOW.
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DRC (data as of 28 May):
125 confirmed cases, 17 deaths
906 suspected cases, 223 deaths
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Uganda:
9 confirmed cases, 1 death
3 cases travel related.
bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
#IDsky #EpiSky #Ebola
WHO published the latest situation update on the Ebola outbreak. confirmed cases are now at 534 including 93 deaths in the DRC. CFR is about 17% but likely underestimate as investigation seeks to conf...
WHO published the latest situation update on the Ebola outbreak. confirmed cases are now at 534 including 93 deaths in the DRC. CFR is about 17% but likely underestimate as investigation seeks to confirm cause of death from earlier in the outbreak.
www.who.int/emergencies/...
Ebola Outbreak, DRC and Region, Situation Report #7, June 18, 2026 – Democratic Republic of the Congo
https://www.europesays.com/africa/292557/
Attachments FAST FACTS On May 15, the DRC officially d...
Ebola Outbreak, DRC and Region, Situation Report #7, June 18, 2026 – Democratic Republic of the Congo
https://www.europesays.com/africa/292557/
Attachments FAST FACTS On May 15, the DRC officially declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD), later…
#Ebola update: as of June 18, DRC had confirmed 933 cases; 245 of those people are dead. 80 have recovered. DRC reports it is now following 72% of known case contacts, but with only 7094 contacts iden...
#Ebola update: as of June 18, DRC had confirmed 933 cases; 245 of those people are dead. 80 have recovered. DRC reports it is now following 72% of known case contacts, but with only 7094 contacts identified, contact tracing is still lagging in ways that will prolong efforts to control this outbreak.
Update of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 29 June:
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DRC:
On 25 June, DRC reported a total of 1274 confirmed cases, including 360 deaths & 502 suspected cases. 47 new cases & 12 d...
Update of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 29 June:
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DRC:
On 25 June, DRC reported a total of 1274 confirmed cases, including 360 deaths & 502 suspected cases. 47 new cases & 12 deaths were reported since 26 June.
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EU/EEA:
1 confirmed case reported in France on 24 June.
🦠 #Ebola cases rose this week in DRC & Uganda; infected US doctor in Germany recovers.
🐦⬛ #AvianFlu cases found in people this week in Bangledesh, China & India as well as 30 herds of cattle in the ...
🦠 #Ebola cases rose this week in DRC & Uganda; infected US doctor in Germany recovers.
🐦⬛ #AvianFlu cases found in people this week in Bangledesh, China & India as well as 30 herds of cattle in the US.
Full outbreak details and more in our weekly Tracking Report here:
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WHO: Ebola (BVD) outbreak in DRC continues to evolve rapidly, with increasing case numbers, geographic spread, & cross-border transmission to Uganda.
As of 6 June: total of 515 confirmed cases, 91 d...
WHO: Ebola (BVD) outbreak in DRC continues to evolve rapidly, with increasing case numbers, geographic spread, & cross-border transmission to Uganda.
As of 6 June: total of 515 confirmed cases, 91 deaths among these cases in DRC; Uganda reports 19 confirmed cases incl 2 deaths, 1 probable death.
Update of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 3 July:
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DRC:
On 2 July, DRC reported a total of 1460 confirmed cases and 452 deaths. 54 new cases & 14 deaths were reported since the l...
Update of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 3 July:
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DRC:
On 2 July, DRC reported a total of 1460 confirmed cases and 452 deaths. 54 new cases & 14 deaths were reported since the last update.
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EU/EEA:
1 confirmed case reported in France on 24 June.
#Ebola update: DRC confirmed 47 new cases on 6/27; 12 of them are already dead. That brings the outbreak total in DRC so far to 1274 cases and 239 deaths. 87% of known contacts of cases were being fol...
#Ebola update: DRC confirmed 47 new cases on 6/27; 12 of them are already dead. That brings the outbreak total in DRC so far to 1274 cases and 239 deaths. 87% of known contacts of cases were being followed as of yesterday. insp.cd/sitrep-n044-...
Africa: DRC reports 72 new confirmed Ebola cases, Uganda announces no new cases in 10 days
open.substack.com/pub/outbreak...
Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 11 June:
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DRC:
On 10 June, DRC reported a total of 635 confirmed cases, including 127 deaths & 260 suspected cases. 37 new cases & 12 deaths reported s...
Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 11 June:
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DRC:
On 10 June, DRC reported a total of 635 confirmed cases, including 127 deaths & 260 suspected cases. 37 new cases & 12 deaths reported since the previous update.
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Risk assessment for EU/EEA stays unchanged - VERY LOW.
Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda: Situation Report #4 (June 16, 2026) – Democratic Republic of the Congo
https://www.europesays.com/africa/289899/
Key Updates • The current Ebola outbreak is the thi...
Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda: Situation Report #4 (June 16, 2026) – Democratic Republic of the Congo
https://www.europesays.com/africa/289899/
Key Updates • The current Ebola outbreak is the third largest in human history, and the full scope…
WHO confirms 48 deaths, 321 cases of Ebola disease in DRC
WHO confirms 48 deaths, 321 cases of Ebola disease in DRC
As of 1 June, Uganda reported nine confirmed cases and one associated death
#Ebola #Bundibugyo virus disease #outbreak: #DRC, #Uganda - Weekly External #Situation #Report 07, Data as of 28 June 2026 (#WHO, edited): 1,307 cases and 377 deaths in DRC, etidiohnew.blogspot.com/20...
#Ebola #Bundibugyo virus disease #outbreak: #DRC, #Uganda - Weekly External #Situation #Report 07, Data as of 28 June 2026 (#WHO, edited): 1,307 cases and 377 deaths in DRC, etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/06/ebol...
Uganda has reported a total of 20 confirmed cases, including 2 deaths. 15 cases had travel links to DRC.
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Risk assessment for EU/EEA remains unchanged - VERY LOW.
More info: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
Pr...
Uganda has reported a total of 20 confirmed cases, including 2 deaths. 15 cases had travel links to DRC.
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Risk assessment for EU/EEA remains unchanged - VERY LOW.
More info: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
Press release on the case in Europe: bit.ly/4oM8GtH
#IDSky #EpiSky #PublicHealth #EbolaOutbreak
DRC Ebola outbreak SitRep 23 update:
• 515 total confirmed cases (excluding suspected)
• 810 total confirmed + suspected cases (alerts, isolation)
• Strange contact tracing data (5157➡️5040 total cont...
DRC Ebola outbreak SitRep 23 update:
• 515 total confirmed cases (excluding suspected)
• 810 total confirmed + suspected cases (alerts, isolation)
• Strange contact tracing data (5157➡️5040 total contacts, 3463➡️2535 contacts reached, 67%➡️50% rate)
• Cumulative positivity rate 30.29%, steady decline
Update of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 01 June:
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As of 31 May 2026, the number of confirmed & suspected Ebola disease cases & deaths is increasing in the affected countries: DR...
Update of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 01 June:
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As of 31 May 2026, the number of confirmed & suspected Ebola disease cases & deaths is increasing in the affected countries: DRC & Uganda.
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In DRC (data as of 31 May):
282 confirmed cases, incl. 42 deaths
220 suspected cases
DRC Ebola SitRep 26 Update:
• 635 confirmed cases
• 262 suspected cases (upper bound)
• 127 deaths, 30 recovered
• N. Kivu test backlog
• 5th day in a row INSP have reported validated alerts (suspecte...
DRC Ebola SitRep 26 Update:
• 635 confirmed cases
• 262 suspected cases (upper bound)
• 127 deaths, 30 recovered
• N. Kivu test backlog
• 5th day in a row INSP have reported validated alerts (suspected cases) via traveler screening
SitRep: insp.cd/sitrep-n26-m...
Data: tinyurl.com/DRCEbolaSitR...
First Confirmed Ebola Case in France in 2026: D... | France in English
First Confirmed Ebola Case in France in 2026: D... | France in English
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First Confirmed Ebola Case in France in 2026: Doctor Returning from DRC Diagnosed and Isolated
June 24, 2026 10:41am
France confirms its first in-country Ebola case of 2026 in a returning doctor from the DRC, initiating isolation and contact investigations amid a DRC outbreak.
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First Ebola case diagnosed on metropolitan French territory identified in a returning doctor.
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Patient is isolated and in stable condition in a specialized facility.
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Strict safety protocols followed including negative pressure room transfers.
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Epidemiological investigation underway to identify and monitor contacts required to isolate for 21 days.
On June 24, 2026, France confirmed its first ever case of Ebola diagnosed on metropolitan territory. The patient is a humanitarian doctor who had recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where a significant Ebola outbreak has been ongoing since mid-May. Upon arrival in France, the doctor was immediately isolated in a specializ…
Uganda has reported a total of 20 confirmed cases, including 2 deaths. 15 cases had travel links to DRC.
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Risk assessment for EU/EEA remains unchanged - VERY LOW.
More info: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
Pr...
Uganda has reported a total of 20 confirmed cases, including 2 deaths. 15 cases had travel links to DRC.
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Risk assessment for EU/EEA remains unchanged - VERY LOW.
More info: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
Press release on the case in Europe: bit.ly/4oM8GtH
#IDSky #EpiSky #PublicHealth #EbolaOutbreak
Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 16 June:
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DRC:
On 15 June, DRC reported a total of 808 confirmed cases, including 192 deaths & 363 suspected cases. 26 new cases & 11 deaths reported s...
Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 16 June:
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DRC:
On 15 June, DRC reported a total of 808 confirmed cases, including 192 deaths & 363 suspected cases. 26 new cases & 11 deaths reported since the previous update.
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Risk assessment for EU/EEA stays unchanged - VERY LOW.
#IDsky #EpiSky
Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak Updates - Track the evolving #Bundibugyo #Ebola outbreak in #DRC and #Uganda: case counts, deaths, cross-border spread, and the latest WHO response and risk levels - www.d...
Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak Updates - Track the evolving #Bundibugyo #Ebola outbreak in #DRC and #Uganda: case counts, deaths, cross-border spread, and the latest WHO response and risk levels - www.disabled-world.com/health/ebola...
Uganda has reported a total of 20 confirmed cases, including 2 deaths. 15 cases had travel links to DRC.
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Risk assessment for EU/EEA remains unchanged - VERY LOW.
More info: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
Pr...
Uganda has reported a total of 20 confirmed cases, including 2 deaths. 15 cases had travel links to DRC.
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Risk assessment for EU/EEA remains unchanged - VERY LOW.
More info: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
Press release on the case in Europe: bit.ly/4oM8GtH
#IDSky #EpiSky #PublicHealth #EbolaOutbreak
#Ebola update: DRC reported 84 new cases confirmed on 7/8. These bring the outbreak total in DRC to 1792 cases & 625 deaths. The outbreak is past the halfway mark to the 2018-2020 North Kivu-Ituri out...
#Ebola update: DRC reported 84 new cases confirmed on 7/8. These bring the outbreak total in DRC to 1792 cases & 625 deaths. The outbreak is past the halfway mark to the 2018-2020 North Kivu-Ituri outbreak, the 2nd largest on record. Nearly 12,000 case contacts were ID'd on 7/8, and ~79% followed.
Update of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 2 July:
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DRC:
On 1 July, DRC reported a total of 1406 confirmed cases, including 438 deaths. 73 new cases & 25 deaths were reported sinc...
Update of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 2 July:
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DRC:
On 1 July, DRC reported a total of 1406 confirmed cases, including 438 deaths. 73 new cases & 25 deaths were reported since the last update.
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EU/EEA:
1 confirmed case reported in France on 24 June.
June 12, 2026
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
Areas affected by the ongoing Ebola disease outbreak
{https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/ebola-outbreak-democratic-republic-congo-and-ugan...
June 12, 2026
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
Areas affected by the ongoing Ebola disease outbreak
{https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/ebola-outbreak-democratic-republic-congo-and-uganda}
Ebola Outbreak, DRC and Region, Situation Report #9, July 1, 2026 – Democratic Republic of the Congo
https://www.europesays.com/africa/311937/
Attachments FAST FACTS On May 15, the DRC officially de...
Ebola Outbreak, DRC and Region, Situation Report #9, July 1, 2026 – Democratic Republic of the Congo
https://www.europesays.com/africa/311937/
Attachments FAST FACTS On May 15, the DRC officially declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD), later…
Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 05 June:
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On 4 June, the DRC Ministry of Health published updated figures reporting a total of 381 confirmed cases, including 64 deaths & 233 suspected...
Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 05 June:
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On 4 June, the DRC Ministry of Health published updated figures reporting a total of 381 confirmed cases, including 64 deaths & 233 suspected cases.
18 new cases and 2 deaths were reported since the previous update.
bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
Corroboration
No verdict, no pronouncement. The model extracts atomic factual claims with verbatim quotes; every quote is validated against the source text and corroboration is computed by counting how many editorially-opposed blocs assert each fact. 2 fabricated/unverifiable quotes were rejected by the cite-or-die gate.
The spine · 1 fact corroborated across ≥2 opposed blocs
1×cross-perspective · 2The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda is caused by the Bundibugyo virus (species Orthoebolavirus bundibugyoense).
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ecdc.europa.eu“the Ebola disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus continues to affect the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda.”
cdc.gov“a new outbreak of Ebola disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda caused by the Bundibugyo virus (speciesOrthoebolavirus bundibugyoense).”
Contested · 4 — sources conflict; shown, not resolved
⚔ Discrepancy in case and death counts between WHO (1 June) and DRC MoH (6 June); WHO figures are lower and may reflect different reporting scope or timing.
A russia As of 1 June 2026, the World Health Organization confirmed 48 deaths and 321 cases of Ebola disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
B other As of 6 June 2026, the DRC Ministry of Health reported 515 confirmed Ebola cases and 91 confirmed related deaths.
⚔ Discrepancy in total case counts: 134 confirmed cases across both countries on 29 May vs. 330 confirmed cases (321 DRC + 9 Uganda) on 1 June — suggests rapid increase or inconsistent aggregation.
A other As of 29 May 2026, a total of 134 confirmed Ebola cases and 18 confirmed deaths were reported across the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
B russia As of 1 June 2026, Uganda reported nine confirmed cases and one associated death from Ebola.
⚔ Discrepancy between suspected case/death counts (906 suspected, 223 deaths) and confirmed case/death counts (134 confirmed, 18 deaths) — expected, but no clarification on overlap or methodology.
A other As of 27 May 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo reported 906 suspected Ebola cases and 223 deaths among suspected cases.
B other As of 29 May 2026, a total of 134 confirmed Ebola cases and 18 confirmed deaths were reported across the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
⚔ Discrepancy in case counts between September 2025 outbreak in Bulape Health Zone and June 2026 national figures — indicates new outbreak or expansion beyond initial zone.
A other As of 21 September 2025, a total of 57 Ebola cases (47 confirmed and 10 probable) and 35 deaths (25 confirmed and 10 probable) were reported from Bulape Health Zone, Kasai Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
B russia As of 1 June 2026, the World Health Organization confirmed 48 deaths and 321 cases of Ebola disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Single-source · 21 — reported by one bloc only (uncorroborated)
As of 1 June 2026, the World Health Organization confirmed 48 deaths and 321 cases of Ebola disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
tass
As of 1 June 2026, Uganda reported nine confirmed cases and one associated death from Ebola.
tass
As of 6 June 2026, the DRC Ministry of Health reported 515 confirmed Ebola cases and 91 confirmed related deaths.
ecdc.europa.eu
As of 6 June 2026, Uganda reported a total of 19 confirmed Ebola cases and two deaths.
ecdc.europa.eu
As of 27 May 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo reported 906 suspected Ebola cases and 223 deaths among suspected cases.
who.int
As of 29 May 2026, a total of 134 confirmed Ebola cases and 18 confirmed deaths were reported across the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
who.int
As of 21 September 2025, a total of 57 Ebola cases (47 confirmed and 10 probable) and 35 deaths (25 confirmed and 10 probable) were reported from Bulape Health Zone, Kasai Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
afro.who.int
As of 7 June 2026, the DRC reported 134 new confirmed Ebola cases and 27 new deaths since the last update on 5 June.
ecdc.europa.eu
As of 6 June 2026, the DRC reported 283 individuals hospitalised in isolation due to Ebola.
ecdc.europa.eu
As of 6 June 2026, Ituri Province in the DRC had 487 confirmed Ebola cases from 17 health zones.
ecdc.europa.eu
As of 6 June 2026, North Kivu Province in the DRC had 25 confirmed Ebola cases from seven health zones.
ecdc.europa.eu
As of 6 June 2026, South Kivu Province in the DRC had three confirmed Ebola cases from one health zone.
ecdc.europa.eu
As of 21 September 2025, the Ebola outbreak in the DRC was geographically confined to six health areas within Bulape Health Zone: Bambalaie, Bulape, Bulape Communautaire, Dikolo, Ingongo, and Mpianga.
afro.who.int
As of 21 September 2025, ten deceased patients in the DRC outbreak were retrospectively reclassified as probable Ebola cases based on epidemiological links to confirmed cases.
afro.who.int
As of 21 September 2025, five confirmed Ebola cases among health workers were reported in the DRC outbreak.
afro.who.int
As of 21 September 2025, Ebola cases in the DRC outbreak ranged in age from zero to 65 years, with the age group 0–9 affected.
afro.who.int
As of 7 June 2026, the DRC Ebola outbreak included 5157 total contacts tracked, which decreased to 5040, with contacts reached decreasing from 3463 to 2535, and the contact tracing rate declining from 67% to 50%.
bluesky
As of 7 June 2026, the DRC Ebola outbreak had a cumulative positivity rate of 30.29%, with a steady decline.
bluesky
As of 7 June 2026, the DRC Ebola outbreak included 810 total confirmed and suspected cases (alerts, isolation).
bluesky
As of 7 June 2026, the DRC Ebola outbreak included 515 total confirmed cases (excluding suspected).
bluesky
As of May 2026, one confirmed Ebola case was reported in the United States of America involving an individual who had treated patients in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and was receiving care in Germany.
who.int
Framing · 6 — loaded language surfaced (spin shown, not adopted)
tass
“WHO confirms 48 deaths, 321 cases of Ebola disease in DRC”
→ WHO reports 48 deaths and 321 cases in DRC as of 1 June 2026.
ecdc.europa.eu
“DRC Ministry of Health published updated figures reporting a total of 515 confirmed cases, including 91 confirmed related deaths”
→ DRC MoH reports 515 confirmed cases and 91 confirmed deaths as of 6 June 2026.
who.int
“transmission is concentrated in Ituri, as well as North Kivu and South Kivu provinces, with challenges in contact trac”
→ Transmission in DRC is concentrated in Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces.
cdc.gov
“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to alert clinicians, public health practitioners, and travelers about a new outbreak of Ebola disease”
→ CDC issued a health advisory about an Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda.
bluesky
“Strange contact tracing data (5157➡️5040 total contacts, 3463➡️2535 contacts reached, 67%➡️50% rate)”
→ Contact tracing data shows a decline in total contacts and contacts reached, with a drop in contact tracing rate from 67% to 50%.
afro.who.int
“overall case fatality ratio 61.4%”
→ Case fatality ratio was 61.4% as of 21 September 2025 in Bulape Health Zone.
Entities
Democratic Republic of the Congoplace
World Health Organizationorg
Ugandaplace
Centers for Disease Control and Preventionorg
Department of Stateorg
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Controlorg
DRC Ministry of Healthorg
EU/EEAorg