The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported that the Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has escalated to the largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded in the country. As of July 30, 2026, there have been 3,605 confirmed cases and 1,587 deaths, resulting in a case fatality ratio of 44%. The outbreak has spread to five provinces, affecting 49 health zones, with the highest weekly figures recorded during epidemiological week 30. WHO officials have expressed concerns over the complicating factors of insecurity, population displacement, and cross-border movements that hinder response efforts. Despite ongoing response measures by national authorities and WHO, there is an urgent need to scale up interventions to contain the outbreak. Meanwhile, Uganda has declared the end of its Bundibyo virus disease outbreak, but WHO warns that the ongoing situation in the DRC poses significant risks of cross-border transmission.
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