Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda

As of 8 June 2026, the Ebola disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus continues to affect the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda.  

On 7 June, the DRC Ministry of Health published updated figures reporting a total of 515 confirmed cases, including 91 confirmed related deaths, and 283 individuals hospitalised in isolation as of 6 June. Included in this report are 134 new confirmed cases and 27 new deaths since the last update on 5 June. 

Ituri is the most affected province, with 487 confirmed cases from 17 health zones. In North Kivu, 25 confirmed cases have been reported from seven health zones, and three cases have been reported from one health zone in South Kivu. Data are continuously reviewed and harmonised as samples from suspected cases go through the process of laboratory confirmation.  

As of 6 June, Uganda reported a total of 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths. The three latest cases were reported on 5 June. Among the confirmed cases, five cases were associated with local transmission events and 14 had travel links to DRC, according to health officials. Of nine cases with known geographical information, eight were reported in Kampala and one was reported in the neighbouring district of Wakiso.    

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.