Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
This page is updated as more information becomes available. It was last updated 29 May 13:30.
As of 29 May 2026, the Ebola disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus continues to affect the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda.
On 28 May, the DRC Ministry of Health published updated figures reporting 125 confirmed cases, which included 17 deaths, and 906 suspected cases, which included 223 deaths. These were reported across Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces.
The number of suspected cases and deaths has decreased compared with the previous report following a data revision by the DRC authorities, which removed non-cases and reclassified some cases as confirmed.
Uganda has reported nine confirmed cases, including one death; at least three of these cases were linked to travel from DRC.
Although information remains limited, we assess the likelihood of infection for people living in the EU/EEA as very low. ECDC continues to monitor the situation closely and will update its assessment as new information becomes available.
A weekly update on this outbreak is available in the weekly communicable disease threats report.
Areas affected by the ongoing Ebola disease outbreak
Key information and resources
Ebola disease interim case definition for reporting in the EU/EEA
This case definition aims to classify Ebola disease cases for epidemiological purpose and relies on clinical, epidemiological, laboratory and high-risk exposure criteria.
Laboratory guidance and resources
Laboratory guidance and resources to support EU/EEA countries’ laboratory preparedness and response to the 2026 Ebola disease outbreak in DRC, caused by Bundibugyo virus (BDBV).
Questions and answers about the current outbreak of Ebola disease
Basic facts about the current Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
