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On 20 October 2026, an Ebola case was reported in Nigeria. The individual who had travel history to Uganda, developed symptoms on 7 October, sought medical care on 11 October and tested positive on 20 October. A total of 44 contacts have been identified to date and further epidemiological…
On 20 October 2026, an Ebola case was reported in Nigeria. The individual that had travel history to Uganda, developed symptoms on 7 October, sought medical care on 11 October and tested positive on 20 October. A total of 44 contacts have been identified to date and further epidemiological…
As of 19 October, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported a total of 9 552 confirmed cases, including 4 602 related deaths (from data up until 18 October). Since the beginning of the outbreak, eight provinces have been affected: Ituri, Nord-Kivu, Sud-Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uélé, Bas-Uélé…
As of 18 October, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported a total of 9 455 confirmed cases, including 4 561 related deaths (from data up until 17 October). Since the beginning of the outbreak, eight provinces have been affected: Ituri, Nord-Kivu, Sud-Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uélé, Bas-Uélé…
As of 15 October, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported a total of 9 277 confirmed cases, including 4 478 related deaths (from data up until 14 October). Since the beginning of the outbreak, seven provinces have been affected: Ituri, Nord-Kivu, Sud-Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uélé, Bas-Uélé…
As of 14 October, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported a total of 9 212 confirmed cases, including 4 441 related deaths (from data up until 13 October). Since the beginning of the outbreak, seven provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uélé, Bas…
As of 13 October, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported a total of 9 144 confirmed cases, including 4 410 related deaths (from data up until 12 October). Since the beginning of the outbreak, seven provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uélé, Bas…
As of 10 October, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported a total of 8 978 confirmed cases, including 4 336 related deaths (from data up until 6 October). Since the beginning of the outbreak, seven provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uélé, Bas…
On 7 October, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 8 728 confirmed cases, including 4 205 related deaths (from data up until 6 October). Since the beginning of the outbreak, seven provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uélé, Bas Uélé and…
On 6 October, Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Health announced the country's first confirmed Ebola virus disease case imported from DRC. On 5 October, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 8 603 confirmed cases, including 4 148 related deaths (from data up until 4 October)…
A healthcare worker based in DRC who tested positive for Bundibugyo virus on 29 September was medically evacuated to the Netherlands to receive specialised care on 1 October. On 3 October 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 8 442 confirmed cases, including 4 080…
A healthcare worker based in DRC who tested positive for Bundibugyo virus on 29 September was medically evacuated to the Netherlands to receive specialised care on 1 October. On 30 September 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 8 224 confirmed cases, including 3 982…
On 30 September 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 8 224 confirmed cases, including 3 982 related deaths (from data up until 29 September). Since the beginning of the outbreak, seven provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uélé, Bas…
On 28 September 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 8 116 confirmed cases, including 3 924 related deaths (from data up until 27 September). Since the beginning of the outbreak, seven provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uélé, Bas…
On 24 September 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 7 890 confirmed cases, including 3 799 related deaths (from data up until 23 September). Since the beginning of the outbreak, seven provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uélé, Bas…
On 22 September 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 7 773 confirmed cases, including 3 759 related deaths (from data up until 21 September). Since the beginning of the outbreak, seven provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uele, Bas…
On 20 September 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 7 672 confirmed cases, including 3 699 related deaths (from data up until 19 September). Since the beginning of the outbreak, seven provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uele, Bas…
On 17 September 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 7 475 confirmed cases, including 3 605 related deaths (from data up until 16 September). Since the beginning of the outbreak, seven provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uele, Bas…
On 16 September 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 7 404 confirmed cases, including 3 577 related deaths (from data up until 15 September). Since the beginning of the outbreak, seven provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uele, Bas…
On 14 September 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 7 258 confirmed cases, including 3 510 related deaths (from data up until 13 September). Since the beginning of the outbreak, seven provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uele, Bas…
On 13 September 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 7 200 confirmed cases, including 3 475 related deaths (from data up until 12 September). Since the beginning of the outbreak, seven provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uele, Bas…
On 10 September 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 6 842 confirmed cases, including 3 349 related deaths (from data up until 9 September). Since the beginning of the outbreak, six provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uele and Bas…
On 9 September 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 6 843 confirmed cases, including 3 310 related deaths (from data up until 8 September). Since the beginning of the outbreak, six provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uele and Bas…
On 8 September 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 6 757 confirmed cases, including 3 267 related deaths (from data up until 7 September). Since the beginning of the outbreak, six provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uele and Bas…
On 7 September 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 6 686 confirmed cases, including 3 226 related deaths (from data up until 6 September). Since the beginning of the outbreak, six provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uele and Bas…