The Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus that was declared on 15 May 2026 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda is ongoing. As of 25 June 2026, a cumulative total of 1,176 confirmed cases, including 306 deaths (CFR, 26.0%) have been confirmed.
The outbreak in DRC is occurring in a highly vulnerable context, with insecurity, displacement, population movements, weak health capacity, and constrained access complicating investigation, surveillance, and continuity of essential services.
While clinical response, case management, laboratory confirmation, surveillance, and contact tracing are being led by the Ministry of Health, WHO, and specialised health actors, critical gaps remain at the community level. In the DRC, Community liaisons and religious leaders will be trained on preventive measures and will serve as channels of communication with the public to promote the adoption of preventive measures against Ebola in the DRC.
Tanzania is a priority country for preparedness strengthening. In Tanzania, the regions of Kagera, Kigoma, Mara, Mwanza, and other border districts remain highly exposed due to their proximity to outbreak-prone neighbouring countries and the high volume of cross- border interactions.
In DRC, Christian Aid, BOAD, ECC-MERU, and COPAD will respond in Ituri, South and North Kivu, while ELCT will support regional preparedness and strengthening
CEA 261 Regional Ebola Response
