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DR Congo: Ebola in Ituri and North Kivu: Managing rumours, stigma and community tensions (June 2026)
By Mercy Corps at ReliefWeb
· June 23, 2026
· 2 min read
. NOTABLE EVOLUTIONS AS OF JUNE 23 The health situation linked to the Ebola outbreak, declared on 15 May 2026, continues to deteriorate. Between 13 and 20 June 2026, confirmed cases increased by 28.2%, rising from 782 to 1,003, while 60 recoveries were recorded. Ituri remains the epicentre of the ou
Key takeaway Ituri remains the epicentre of the outbreak, with 916 confirmed cases, compared with 84 in North Kivu and 3 in South Kivu.
Why this matters
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to pose significant challenges for humanitarian responders, with the suspension of commercial flights at Bunia airport limiting access to affected areas. The spread of the outbreak to additional health zones, including Fataki and Drodro in Ituri, and Musienene in North Kivu, underscores the need for enhanced community engagement and surveillance efforts. The fact that 34 health zones are now affected highlights the complexity of the response, which is further complicated by insecurity, access constraints, and community resistance. As neighboring countries, such as Uganda, maintain screening and surveillance measures for travelers arriving from the DRC, the outbreak has the potential to impact regional trade and commerce. The response efforts, including diagnostic and case management, must be strengthened to mitigate the spread of the outbreak, and faith-based organizations, many of which are ECFA-accredited and have experience in disaster relief, may play a critical role in supporting these efforts.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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