Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda tops 900 suspected cases, WHO says

The World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda remains active, with the risk still very high in the DRC as health officials track new cases and deaths.

WHO said the outbreak was declared by the two countries on May 15, 2026, and that it is caused by Bundibugyo ebolavirus disease. The agency has continued to update its outbreak tracking pages as response efforts continue.

Recent reporting from the Associated Press, published by the Los Angeles Times, said suspected Ebola cases in eastern Congo had climbed to 904, with 119 deaths reported by Congolese authorities. WHO Africa also said the outbreak in Ituri Province remains an emergency response priority.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued guidance and response updates for the DRC-Uganda outbreak. WHO and CDC are continuing to monitor the situation as officials assess whether cases continue to rise and whether the outbreak spreads beyond the current affected areas.

The latest developments mark a fresh escalation in an outbreak that has already drawn international public-health concern.