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DR Congo: Ebola Outbreak, DRC and Region, Situation Report #8, June 24, 2026
By International Medical Corps at ReliefWeb
· June 25, 2026
· 2 min read
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Uganda . FAST FACTS On May 15, the DRC officially declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD), later to be confirmed as the Bundibugyo strain. As of June 23, 1,094 confirmed cases and 277 confirmed deaths had been reported in the DRC, w
Key takeaway FAST FACTS On May 15, the DRC officially declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD), later to be confirmed as the Bundibugyo strain.
Why this matters
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with cases also reported in Uganda, highlights the critical need for effective disaster relief and humanitarian response in the region. The involvement of organizations like International Medical Corps, which is supporting 71 facilities and has conducted over 23,000 screenings, demonstrates the importance of coordinated efforts to combat the outbreak. The fact that cases have been confirmed in multiple provinces in the DRC, including Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu, underscores the complexity of the response efforts, which must be tailored to address the specific needs of each affected area. The risk of an outbreak in South Sudan, due to its porous borders with the DRC, also emphasizes the need for proactive measures to prevent the spread of the disease. As the situation continues to evolve, it will be crucial to monitor the effectiveness of the response efforts and to ensure that affected communities receive the necessary support to mitigate the impact of the outbreak.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Uganda . FAST FACTS On May 15, the DRC officially declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD), later to be confirmed as the Bundibugyo strain. As of June 23, 1,094 confirmed cases and 277 confirmed deaths had been reported in the DRC, w
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