Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The 10th outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) took place in the north-eastern part of the country in North-Kivu, South-Kivu and Ituri Provinces. It was first declared as an outbreak in August 2018 and was declared over by the minister of health on 25 June 2020. It was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern from 17 July 2019 till 26 June 2020. This was the largest-ever outbreak reported in the country and the world's second largest in history. Since the beginning of the outbreak, there have been there have been 3 470 cases (3 317 confirmed and 153 probable) including 2 287 deaths reported.

The 11th outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the DRC was declared on 1 June 2020 and is ongoing on the western side of the country in Equateur Province. Updates for this outbreak can be found in the weekly Communicable disease threats reports (CDTR).

• Ebola outbreaks in the DRC are recurrent as the virus is present in an animal reservoir in many parts of the country. Continuing response measures, a high level of surveillance, and follow-up of survivors is essential to detect and interrupt transmission early on. Response measures might be challenging amid the other outbreaks in the country.