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DR Congo: Multi-country Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak - Situation Report No. 6
By International Organization for Migration at ReliefWeb
· June 26, 2026
· 2 min read
. As of 23 June, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) had confirmed more than 1,000 cases of the Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus (BVD) as per the World Health Organization; as of 24 June, an additional 20 cases had been confirmed in Uganda. Cross-border movements, displacement and
Key takeaway Strengthened surveillance and preparedness at 35 PoEs and 57 PoCs in DRC, and additional support in Ethiopia, Rwanda, and South Sudan.
Why this matters
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda poses significant challenges for humanitarian responders, with cross-border movements and displacement exacerbating disease transmission. The World Health Organization's confirmation of over 1,000 cases in the DRC and additional cases in Uganda underscores the need for rapid response and regional coordination. With 14.9 million people in the DRC requiring humanitarian assistance, the outbreak is further complicated by insecurity, access constraints, and community resistance. The International Organization for Migration's efforts to support cross-border communities and enhance surveillance at points of entry and control are critical in mitigating regional health risks. As the outbreak continues to unfold, sustained multisectoral support will be essential to scale up humanitarian response in high-risk areas and ensure inclusion of vulnerable populations, such as internally displaced persons and migrants, in preparedness and response plans.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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