Ebola cases on the rise in DRC
By Sasuk Taban
The ebola virus outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo continues to evolve rapidly with increasing numbers being detected.
As of 10th June 2026, the Ebola disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus is affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda.
On 9 June, the DRC Ministry of Health published updated figures, reporting a total of 598 confirmed cases, including 115 confirmed related deaths, and 297 individuals hospitalised in isolation (as of 8 June). Included in this report are 48 new confirmed cases and 14 new deaths since the last update on 9 June. Ituri is the most affected province, with 563 confirmed cases from 17 health zones. In North Kivu, 32 confirmed cases have been reported from seven health zones and in South Kivu, three cases from one health zone. Data are continuously being reviewed and harmonised as samples from suspected Ebola cases go through the process of laboratory confirmation.
As of 9 June, Uganda had reported a total of 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths. The last three new cases were reported on 5 June and no new cases have been reported since. According to health officials, among the confirmed cases, five were associated with local transmission events and 14 had travel links to DRC. Of nine cases with known geographical information, eight were reported in Kampala and one in the neighbouring district of Wakiso.
Although information remains limited, we assess the likelihood of infection for people living in the European Union/European Economic Area (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.
