Democratic Republic Of Congo

A total of 363 patients were in isolation as of Sunday, while 48 patients had recovered since the start of the outbreak.

Persistent insecurity has made it difficult to reach some communities, while even relatively stable areas continue to experience weak case detection, limited testing capacity, and insufficient contact monitoring.

The current outbreak, officially declared on May 15 by the DRC's health ministry, is the country's 17th Ebola outbreak since the virus was identified in 1976.

Across the camp, shelters were patched together with worn tarpaulins and pieces of wood. Residents say rainwater often seeps into their homes, while many latrines are damaged, overflowing, or unusable. Wastewater flows close to living areas, heightening fears of disease transmission.

Kabila said the proposal, which he described as an attempt at the Sudanization of the country, undermines the social contract and must be challenged by all regardless of their religious, political or other affiliations.

No deaths or arrests were immediately reported following the incident, but videos shared on social media showed some opposition members with visible injuries being helped away by supporters after the unrest

The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, has so far affected 29 health zones across three eastern provinces: Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu.

The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, has so far affected 29 health zones across three eastern provinces: Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu.

The ramp-up in contact tracing has enabled health workers to reach 62 per cent of the contacts so far, with hopes of reaching the 90 to 95 per cent target “in the coming weeks”, Dr Mahamud said.

The Sunday attacks were carried out against the village of Ilundu/Basita in South Kivu province by the Congolese army and their allied Burundian forces, according to the AFC/M23 spokesperson, Lawrence Kanyuka.

The health crisis is unfolding amid the already severe humanitarian situation in the DRC, where nearly 15 million people nationwide need humanitarian assistance.

Kenyan health authorities have reassured the public that no Ebola case has been reported in the country despite the ongoing outbreaks in neighbouring DRC and Uganda.

The incident offers a stark illustration of one of the biggest obstacles facing efforts to contain the latest deadly epidemic, which has infected 381 people and claimed 64 lives in DRC as of June 3.

The kits delivered to the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be deployed in Ituri Province, where response teams are working to stop the Ebola outbreak

The restrictions apply to travellers from the three countries, including those transiting through third countries, with all new visa issuance, including visit visas, suspended.

The warning comes amid a growing Ebola outbreak in the DRC that the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention says has resulted in over 450 confirmed infections and 82 deaths.

Health authorities reported 71 new confirmed cases, including 21 deaths, in Ituri and North Kivu provinces, a sign of rapid and continuing community transmission amid the outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus.

Despite the setbacks, health authorities and international partners continue to scale up response efforts, including surveillance, contact tracing, and safe burial operations, in an attempt to contain the outbreak.

Tedros said 344 cases have been confirmed in the DRC, including 60 deaths. Meanwhile, the number of suspected cases has now been reduced from over 1,000 last week to 116 as teams work through the backlog.

UNJHRO said the latest incident took place on the night of May 30-31, 2026, against their camp in Ngadi, in the Ruwenzori commune, Beni.

The two are Gustave Kubwayo, Commander of Intelligence and Special Operations for the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), and John Imani Nzenze, Head of Intelligence for the March 23 Movement (M23).

A DRC health ministry report released on May 27 said the country had recorded 1,077 suspected Ebola cases as of May 26.

Bunia Airport, the main air gateway in Ituri province, has resumed operations with immediate effect following updated health assessments by public health authorities monitoring the Ebola virus disease situation.

The development comes just days after Uganda closed its border with the DRC following a rise in confirmed cases, as authorities move to contain cross-border transmission.

The DRC holds a unique position in the global economy. It produces almost three-quarters of global cobalt output and also contains substantial deposits of gold, tantalum, tin, copper and tungsten. This has made the country a focal point for international competition.

Kamba said that response operations are now better targeted following a government mission to Bunia, the capital of the eastern Ituri Province and the epicentre of the outbreak.

Tedros said his visit to Bunia was also aimed at engaging directly with affected communities in this outbreak, in which over 1000 suspected cases have been reported.

However, MSF says testing capacity in the region remains limited, meaning many suspected cases are still waiting for confirmation. This has created a major information gap, leaving health workers unsure of the true scale of the outbreak.

Health Minister Roger Kamba made the remarks in Bunia, the capital of Ituri province, on Saturday, where he stressed that keeping schools open remains a deliberate policy choice despite growing concern over new infections.

Government Spokesperson Patrick Muyaya said the country has significant experience in managing Ebola outbreaks and continues to work closely with the US health authorities since the onset of the current situation.

OCHA repeated its call on all parties to respect international humanitarian law, to protect civilians and to ensure safe, sustained and unhindered humanitarian access.

In Uganda, health authorities have confirmed two additional cases, some of which were imported from the DRC, and one recorded death. However, officials say no community transmission has been detected so far.

The head of the World Health Organization vowed to "overcome this outbreak" as he traveled for the epicenter of Ebola infections in eastern Congo.

The appeal comes just weeks before the tournament kicks off across the US, Canada and Mexico, with DRC preparing for its first World Cup appearance in 52 years.

Tedros Ghebreyesus stated that eastern DRC faces a catastrophic collision of disease and conflict, with the Ebola outbreak in Ituri province outpacing response.

Canada said that while the risk to people in Canada remains low, the government is adopting a precautionary approach given the severity of Ebola disease and the evolving international situation, including the FIFA World Cup 2026.

In the DRC, the epicentre of the outbreak, WHO has upgraded its national risk assessment from high to very high, and neighbouring countries – including Uganda, where five cases and one death have been confirmed – are at especially high risk.

He added that fear and insecurity are also fuelling mistrust within communities, making it harder for health teams to respond effectively.

However, humanitarian, medical and emergency flights may be authorised subject to approval from aviation and health authorities.

Against this backdrop, the latest Ebola outbreak, declared on May 15, has expanded beyond its initial epicentre in Ituri to North Kivu and South Kivu provinces, while neighbouring Uganda has also reported confirmed imported cases.

According to IFRC, the volunteers are believed to have been infected on March 27 while handling dead bodies during humanitarian operations in Mongbwalu, Djugu Territory.

The three patients include two Ugandan nationals, amongst them a driver who transported the country's first confirmed case and a health worker who was exposed to the virus while taking care of the country's first confirmed case.

Congolese health authorities declared the new Ebola outbreak in Ituri on Friday, the country's 17th since 1976.

Funeral wakes have been suspended, with burials required to be carried out under strict health protocols. The directive also bans the transport of bodies by motorcycle, private vehicles, public transport, or any other means, allowing only ambulances operated by Ebola response teams.

Women are often the primary caregivers for children, the elderly, and the sick, and are heavily represented among nurses, cleaners, and birth attendants. These roles, the agency says, can increase exposure to infectious diseases like Ebola.

Health experts have warned the world is seeing just the "top of the iceberg" as the deadly Ebola outbreak spreads. Meanwhile, India and the African Union have postponed a scheduled summit due to the health emergency.

Unlike the Zaire strain, which is more frequent, more virulent, and causes more regular epidemics, the Bundibugyo strain remains poorly understood and currently has no licensed vaccine or specific treatment.

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According to the figures released Thursday by DRC Health Minister Roger Kamba, 626 suspected cases and 159 probable deaths have been recorded since the country declared its 17th outbreak on May 15.

The case involves a 28-year-old man from the Miti Murhesa health zone in Kabare territory, near Bukavu, who had travelled from Kisangani in Tshopo province.

Ebola primarily spreads through contact with bodily fluids such as blood, faeces and vomit. It can be contracted from contaminated surfaces or contact with bodies of those who have died, but can also spread by other routes, including without contact.