DRC – 17th Ebola Outbreak (Bundibugyo virus) - Concerns over reliability of Government reported cumulative cases and deaths - May 2026+

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Here is the most recent statement from the U.S. Department of State on the ongoing Ebola response (as of June 12, 2026):



Ebola Response Update – June 12, 2026

Media Note

Office of the Spokesperson

June 12, 2026

The Department of State, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and in partnership with the governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, and other countries in the region, is continuing to mount a rapid and comprehensive response to the Ebola outbreak. Today, the Department is announcing that, working with Congress, it intends to provide $50 million to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to develop medical countermeasures for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola that is responsible for the current outbreak in the DRC. This funding would support laboratory studies and clinical trials using ethically proven methods, and manufacturing for Bundibugyo medical countermeasure candidates. Safe and effective medical countermeasures for Ebola will be a critical tool as the United States continues to mount a rapid, coordinated and comprehensive response to protect Americans and support affected communities. The State Department’s has announced more than $270 million in direct Ebola response funding. This is in addition to $350 million for critical humanitarian assistance in the DRC, South Sudan, and Uganda, as part of our $1.8 billion in assistance to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs announced on May 14. The United States continues to be the largest financial contributor to the Ebola response.

Protecting Americans

The Trump Administration has no higher priority than the safety and security of Americans.

The Department of State, in close coordination with the CDC, DoW, and the broader U.S. interagency, has published guidance on a voluntary process to assist U.S. citizens who have possible Ebola exposure or who request assistance to depart the DRC, South Sudan, or Uganda during the ongoing Ebola outbreak. U.S. citizens remain subject to relevant U.S. and foreign government health, travel, and screening measures.

U.S. embassies in affected countries continue to keep Americans informed of the latest travel, safety, and health information. Americans abroad are strongly encouraged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for the most up to date safety and security information.

Supporting the Regional Response

Through more than $270 million committed by the Department of State, implementing organizations are conducting critical Ebola response efforts including contact tracing, border and point-of-entry screening, activation of dozens of health clinics in affected areas, and community education activities to combat misinformation about how Ebola spreads.

Below are recent U.S.-funded response partner activities:

1. Detection and Treatment

• As part of ongoing efforts to scale up disease surveillance and detection, U.S. implementer International Medical Corps (IMC) has screened more than 6,300 individuals across 24 health facilities in DRC’s Ituri Province, identifying 41 suspected Ebola cases for isolation as of June 8.
• U.S. implementers Medair and IMC continue to support 100 health facilities in Ebola-affected areas, including six specialized Ebola treatment facilities. Work proceeds to establish additional treatment facilities in Ituri’s Bunia and Nyankunde towns to address the critical lack of treatment center bed capacity that has emerged from the growing number of cases.

2. Safe and Dignified Burials

• In the DRC, U.S. implementers FHI 360 and the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) are operating seven and eight safe and dignified burial teams, respectively, with an additional two teams coming online from FHI 360 this week. As of June 11, IFRC has conducted 200 safe and dignified burials and is engaging with local religious and community leaders to increase acceptance of safe burial practices in order to expand the number of teams.

https://www.state.gov/releases/offic...-june-12-2026/

https://www.state.gov/policy-issues/ebola/

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Ebola in DRC: nearly 150 new cases recorded every day (Incident manager of the response)

July 18, 2026

Bunia, July 18, 2026 (ACP).- Nearly 150 new cases of Ebola are being recorded daily in the five provinces affected by this epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with a majority of cases concentrated in Ituri, the incident manager of the response told the press on Saturday.

“Today, we are detecting around 150 new positive cases every day across the country. Our priority is to take care of the sick in a timely manner, to follow up on all contacts and to break the chains of transmission,” said Dr. Pierre Akilimali, incident manager of the Ebola response, calling for the strengthening of health interventions and epidemiological surveillance.

He noted that the epidemic now affects five provinces of the DRC (Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uélé and Tshopo), which requires increased mobilization of national authorities, partners and communities.

"We must maintain all political momentum and international cooperation in order to control this epidemic and prevent its spread to other entities," insisted Dr. Akilimali.

He also indicated that the government is continuing to strengthen logistical capacities through the provision of ambulances, essential medical products and equipment for care facilities.

ACP,/JHB

https://acp.cd/province/ebola-en-rdc-pres-de-150-nouveaux-cas-enregistres-chaque-jour-incident-manager-de-la-riposte/

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Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus, Democratic Republic of the Congo & Uganda

17 July 2026

Situation at a glance

The Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains active, with sustained transmission driving increases in reported cases and deaths. As of 15 July 2026, a cumulative total of 2124 confirmed cases, including 828 deaths, have been reported from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. On 13 July 2026, German authorities informed WHO of a laboratory-confirmed case of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in a humanitarian worker from the United States of America who was medically evacuated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This is the second United States citizen to be treated in Germany, reflecting the ongoing international response efforts. In Uganda no new cases have been reported since 21 June 2026. The most recent case was discharged from the treatment centre on 16 July after two negative tests results. The country has therefore begun the 42-day period of enhanced surveillance required before the end of the outbreak can be declared. National authorities in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in collaboration with WHO and partners, continue to implement extensive response measures. A regional preparedness and prioritization framework continues to guide readiness activities across the African Region.

Description of the situation


Since the previous Disease Outbreak News was published on 3 July 2026, the number of confirmed cases and deaths has increased substantially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In total, 2145 confirmed cases have been reported: 2124 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (including two cases with diagnosis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and subsequent treatment in Germany), 20 in Uganda and one in France. A total of 830 deaths has been reported, including two in Uganda.

To date, at least 410 patients have recovered, including 390 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 18 in Uganda, one in France, and one in Germany.

Figure 1. Distribution of cumulative confirmed cases of Bundibugyo virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as of 15 July and Uganda as of 17 July



Democratic Republic of the Congo

Since 3 July 2026, an additional 664 confirmed cases, including 376 confirmed deaths, have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The increase is in part due to the scale-up of surveillance activities, testing, and diagnostic capacities.

As of 15 July 2026, a total of 2124 confirmed cases, including 828 deaths (crude case fatality ratio [CFR] 39%) have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo. So far, 390 patients have recovered.

Cases have been reported from 46 health zones (HZ) across five provinces: Ituri (27/36 HZ), North Kivu (11/34 HZ), South Kivu (1/34 HZ), Haut-Uele (4/13 HZ) and Tshopo (3/23 HZ).

Of the 46 affected health zones, the outbreak remains active in 38 health zones, which have reported cases within the past 21 days. The remaining health zones have not reported any new cases during this period. In the past 21 days, 969 confirmed cases, including 524 confirmed deaths, have been reported.

Ituri remains the most affected province, accounting for 89.6% (1904/2124) of all confirmed cases and 83.6% (692/828) of all reported deaths nationwide. Within the province, the highest number of confirmed cases have been reported from Bunia (570 cases), Rwampara (418 cases), Mongbwalu (347 cases), Nizi (148 cases), and Nyankunde (99 cases) health zones.

As of 15 July, 12 693 contacts have been identified and are under follow-up across Ituri (10 183), North Kivu (2360) and Tshopo (150). Of these, 10 195 contacts have been followed up, corresponding to follow-up rates of 78.1% in Ituri, 50.0% in Tshopo and 91.7% in North Kivu. Previously listed contacts in South Kivu have completed their 21-day followup. In addition, 107 contacts of the case reported in France have been listed and are under follow-up in Kinshasa.

Infections among health workers continued to increase, with 119 confirmed cases, 61 recoveries and 36 deaths reported among health workers, corresponding to a CFR of 30.3%. This highlights persistent occupational exposure risks, inadequate infection prevention and control (IPC) implementation in health facilities, and exposure risk in the community.

The outbreak continues in a complex humanitarian and conflict-affected environment, characterized by highly mobile and often displaced populations, many of whom have limited access to basic services, including food, clean water, shelter, health care and protection. These conditions increase the risk of transmission, particularly in overcrowded sites for internally displaced people. Security incidents affecting health facilities, have created additional operational challenges in affected provinces, including restricted access for response teams, disruption of surveillance and response activities and an increased risk of undetected transmission. These conditions underscore the need for response efforts to be led by local leaders and anchored in communities.

Figure 2: Number of confirmed cases (n = 2124), in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, by date of reporting and as of 15 July 2026



Figure 3: Number of deaths among confirmed cases (n = 828), in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, by date of reporting and as of 15 July 2026.





NB: Newly reported confirmed cases/deaths may be part of the backlog of samples and therefore not necessarily newly acquired infections. 

Uganda

The last confirmed case was reported to be identified on 21 June 2026. As of 14 July 2026, a cumulative total of 20 confirmed cases have been reported, including two deaths in imported cases (reported on 15 May and 5 June) and one probable case resulting in death.

Of the confirmed cases, 15 were imported cases and five were secondary cases among contacts and health workers linked to imported cases from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. All cases were reported in Kampala District. To date, no community transmission has been in Uganda. Exposure risks have been associated with health-care settings and cross-border movements.

Following case reclassification, the number of affected healthcare workers was revised from five to four. In total, 18 recoveries have been reported.

Of the 831 contacts listed as of 28 June, 821 contacts have completed their 21-day follow-up period as of 14 July.

The most recent case was discharged from the treatment centre on 16 July after two negative tests results. This marks the start of the 42-day countdown period (twice the maximum incubation period) to ensure surveillance activities continue to be implemented and detect any cases that were missed before the declaration of the end of the outbreak. Given the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the risk of importation still exists.

Figure 4: Number of confirmed cases (n = 20), in Uganda by date of reporting and as of 17 July 2026



France

No additional BVD cases have been reported in France since the previous update.

The imported confirmed BVD case reported on 24 June recovered and was discharged from the healthcare facility on 4 July after two negative PCR test results. No secondary transmission has been identified among the five low-risk flight contacts placed under precautionary quarantine. These contacts completed their follow-up period on 14 July.

French authorities have been monitoring these individuals in coordination with relevant regional public health authorities as well as with the National IHR Focal Points of Belgium and the Netherlands who conducted an individual risk assessment. None of the contacts developed symptoms, and no addtional at-risk individuals have been identified.

Germany

A physician from the United States working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was medically evacuated and treated in Germany in May 2026. The patient recovered and was discharged. No secondary cases were reported.

A second United States citizen, a humanitarian worker, tested positive for Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo in July 2026 and was medically evacuated to a university hospital in Frankfurt/Main, Germany. The patient is reported to be in stable condition.

Epidemiology


Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) is a severe Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus, one of the Orthoebolavirus species. It is a zoonotic disease, with fruit bats suspected to be the natural reservoir.

Human infection is thought to occur through close contact with the blood or secretions of infected wildlife, such as bats or non-human primates, and it subsequently spreads from person-to-person through direct contact with the blood, secretions, organs, or other bodily fluids of infected individuals or contaminated surfaces and materials. Transmission is particularly amplified in health-care settings when IPC measures are inadequate and during unsafe burial practices involving direct contact with deceased persons.

The incubation period for BVD ranges from 2 to 21 days, and infected individuals are not infectious until symptom onset. Early symptoms such as fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, and sore throat, are non-specific, which complicates clinical diagnosis and can delay detection. These symptoms then progress to gastrointestinal symptoms, organ dysfunction, and, in some cases, haemorrhagic manifestations.

CFRs in the past two BVD outbreaks, reported in Uganda and in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2007 and 2012 were 30% and 50%, respectively.

Differentiating BVD from other endemic febrile illnesses such as malaria is challenging without laboratory confirmation using PCR or antigen- or antibody-based assays. Outbreak control relies on rapid case identification, isolation and care, contact tracing, safe burials and strong community engagement, as no approved vaccines or specific treatments currently exist for BVD.

Public health response


Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, in collaboration with WHO and partners, continue to implement extensive public health measures, including implementing the continental response plan, engaging donors and mobilizing additional resources to address critical funding gaps and sustain response operations across affected and at-risk areas.

For further information about public health response actions by the respective Ministry of Health, WHO and partners, please refer to the latest situation reports published by the WHO Regional Office for Africa: Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease Outbreak Democratic Republic of the Congo | Uganda Weekly External Situation Report | WHO | Regional Office for Africa 

WHO risk assessment


On 6 June 2026, WHO reassessed the risk of the outbreak of BVD to incorporate newly available information and align with the WHO Temporary Recommendations. The risk for countries sharing land borders with countries with documented Bundibugyo virus detection, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda at the time of assessment, has been separated from the risk for other countries in the African Region.

The risk in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains assessed as very high due to ongoing transmission and the continued expansion of the outbreak into new health zones, increasing the potential for further national and regional spread.

The risk in Uganda is still assessed as high due to confirmed cross-border spread through imported cases and ongoing epidemiological links along the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo–western Uganda corridor, which has historically been affected by Ebola outbreaks, including Bundibugyo virus and Sudan virus disease.

The risk for countries sharing land borders with countries reporting BDBV detection is assessed as high due to sustained population mobility linked to cross-border trade and mining activities, variation in capacities and experience of BVD response, and variable levels of readiness.

The risk for the rest of the African region and at the global level is assessed as low.

For further information, please see the WHO Rapid Risk Assessment – Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and countries with land borders adjoining countries with documented BDBV detection v3.

WHO advice


WHO advises against any restriction of travel to, or trade with, the Democratic Republic of the Congo or Uganda based on the currently available information. WHO continues to closely monitor and, where necessary, verify travel and trade measures in relation to this event.

For further information on the considerations for implementing border health and international travel-related temporary recommendations, please see the relevant  technical note issued on 26 May 2026.

The Temporary Recommendations issued to State Parties on 22 May 2026 underscore the importance of coordinated outbreak control, strengthened cross‑border collaboration, and sustained surveillance and preparedness to prevent further regional spread and ensure an effective public health response.

Rapid recognition of cases, testing and optimized supportive care can reduce mortality, and improve community perceptions and acceptance of health care within the response.

WHO has convened several technical advisory groups, including the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) to assess candidate vaccines and therapeutics for BVD. Key recommendations are available in the news release published on 28 May 2026.

Regular Information products on the outbreak of BVD in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda

• Daily update: Epidemiological update on BVD outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
• Published every Tuesday: Weekly External Situation Report on Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease Outbreak, Democratic Republic of the Congo | Uganda
• Published biweekly:Disease Outbreak News | All Hazards Public Health Events, Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2026-DON613

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Ituri: 32 confirmed cases of Ebola in Tchomia in one week (chief medical officer of the health zone)

July 18, 2026

Bunia, July 18, 2026 (ACP) – Confirmed cases of Ebola virus disease (EVD) have increased from 19 to 32 in one week in the Tchomia health zone, in Djugu territory, Ituri province (Northeast) of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the head of this health entity announced to ACP on Saturday. “We are seeing an increase compared to the figures of last week.

We have gone from 19 to 32 confirmed cases. This increase shows that we are facing an exponential growth of the epidemic. The virus is spreading dangerously in the health zone,” said Dr. Hervé Bavi, head physician of the Tchomia rural health zone. According to him, several hundred suspected cases have been recorded in this health zone since the first cases were reported on June 6, 2026, reflecting the rapid spread of the epidemic.

Dr. Bavi called on the population to strictly adhere to preventive measures, including regular handwashing, early notification of health services in the event of symptoms consistent with Ebola, and abandoning risky practices.

He also stressed the need to avoid all contact with sick individuals and the deceased, reiterating that burials must be conducted in accordance with current health protocols. The chief medical officer reaffirmed the commitment of the Tchomia health zone to continue surveillance, awareness campaigns, and response efforts to limit the spread of the epidemic in this part of Ituri province, which borders Uganda via Lake Albert.

ACP/MC

https://acp.cd/science-sante-environnement/ituri-32-cas-confirmes-debola-a-tchomia-en-une-semaine-medecin-chef-de-zone-de-sante/

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Ituri: In Mongbwalu, the WFP is targeting an IPC 3+ zone to curb Ebola and respond to the food crisis

Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 2:37 PM

The rural commune of Mongbwalu, in the Djugu territory (Ituri province), faces two major vulnerabilities: it is one of the epicenters of the 17th Ebola outbreak in the DRC and is among the areas classified as IPC Phase 3+, a level indicating a food security crisis. It is in this context that the World Food Programme (WFP) is distributing food to 7,525 households to simultaneously address the food emergency and public health imperatives.

According to the WFP, Mongbwalu was chosen based on analyses from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), which annually assesses the vulnerability of populations. Data collected by experts showed that this area required urgent support.

“The IPC stands for Integrated Food Security Phase Classification. It’s an analysis that’s done every year to assess the food security situation and classify areas according to their degree of vulnerability. The data analyzed showed that Mongbwalu was in a phase that truly requires food security support. That’s why it was classified as IPC phase 3+,” explains Tourne Kasereka, Monitoring Assistant at the Bunia sub-office of the World Food Programme.

Beyond providing food assistance, this aid also pursues a health objective. By supplying a ration covering thirty days of consumption, the WFP intends to limit the movement of households in search of food, while the area remains affected by Ebola.

The operation involves 7,525 households identified during a door-to-door survey. Each household receives, among other things, rice, beans, vegetable oil and salt, products selected based on local dietary habits.

This intervention is supported by several international partners. The bags distributed notably bear the logo of the United States government, the WFP's main donor for this operation.

"The United States is among our biggest donors. They finance a significant portion of our activities. When you see their logo on the bags being distributed, it means they are among the partners who make this assistance possible," emphasizes Tourne Kasereka.

The WFP also indicates that this distribution could be renewed in the coming weeks, subject to the availability of financial resources, in order to continue supporting households in this area particularly exposed to food and health crises.

Freddy Upar, in Bunia

https://actualite.cd/index.php/2026/07/18/ituri-mongbwalu-le-pam-cible-une-zone-classee-ipc-3-pour-freiner-ebola-et-repondre-la

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Ebola in DRC: nearly 150 new cases recorded every day (Incident manager of the response)

July 18, 2026

Bunia, July 18, 2026 (ACP).- Nearly 150 new cases of Ebola are being recorded daily in the five provinces affected by this epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with a majority of cases concentrated in Ituri, the incident manager of the response told the press on Saturday.

“Today, we are detecting around 150 new positive cases every day across the country. Our priority is to take care of the sick in a timely manner, to follow up on all contacts and to break the chains of transmission,” said Dr. Pierre Akilimali, incident manager of the Ebola response, calling for the strengthening of health interventions and epidemiological surveillance.

He noted that the epidemic now affects five provinces of the DRC (Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uélé and Tshopo), which requires increased mobilization of national authorities, partners and communities.

"We must maintain all political momentum and international cooperation in order to control this epidemic and prevent its spread to other entities," insisted Dr. Akilimali.

He also indicated that the government is continuing to strengthen logistical capacities through the provision of ambulances, essential medical products and equipment for care facilities.

ACP,/JHB

https://acp.cd/province/ebola-en-rdc...de-la-riposte/

Either this was a mistranslation or the article has been amended, as it now says per *week*, not per *day*. Neither fits with the official numbers.

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"Either this was a mistranslation or the article has been amended, as it now says per *week*, not per *day*. Neither fits with the official numbers."

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ACP (Agence Congolaise de Presse) has corrected their article, changing 'day' to 'week'. Here is the revised version:

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Ebola in DRC: nearly 150 new cases recorded each week (Incident manager of the response)

July 18, 2026

Bunia, July 18, 2026 (ACP).- Nearly 150 new cases of Ebola are recorded per week in the five provinces affected by this epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with a majority of cases concentrated in Ituri, the incident manager of the response told the press on Saturday.

“Today, we are detecting around 150 new positive cases each week across the country. Our priority is to take care of the sick in a timely manner, to follow up on all contacts and to break the chains of transmission,” said Dr. Pierre Akilimali, incident manager of the Ebola response, calling for the strengthening of health interventions and epidemiological surveillance.

He noted that the epidemic now affects five provinces of the DRC (Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uélé and Tshopo), which requires increased mobilization of national authorities, partners and communities.

"We must maintain all political momentum and international cooperation in order to control this epidemic and prevent its spread to other entities," insisted Dr. Akilimali.

He also indicated that the government is continuing to strengthen logistical capacities through the provision of ambulances, essential medical products and equipment for care facilities.

ACP,/JHB

https://acp.cd/province/ebola-en-rdc-pres-de-150-nouveaux-cas-enregistres-chaque-jour-incident-manager-de-la-riposte/

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New Temporary Border Measures in Response to the Ebola Disease Outbreak

From: Public Health Agency of Canada

Statement


July 19, 2026 | Ottawa, Ontario | Public Health Agency of Canada

In response to the ongoing Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Government of Canada is taking decisive action and implementing new temporary border measures to reduce the risk of the disease entering and spreading within Canada. As of Monday, July 20, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EDT, any foreign national who was in the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the past 21 days will be prohibited from entering Canada. To support this measure, an Interim Order under the Aeronautics Act is also in place, requiring commercial and private air carriers to not permit foreign nationals to board a flight to Canada.

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) previously introduced temporary border measures under the Quarantine Act to reduce the risk of introduction and spread of Ebola disease in Canada. These measures came into effect on May 30 at 11:59 p.m. EDT and are in effect until August 29, 2026. These temporary border measures are out of an abundance of caution, as the health risk to Canadians from Ebola disease is considered low, and no travel-related cases have been reported in Canada to date.

Limiting entry of foreign nationals who have been in the DRC in the previous 21 days may reduce public health risks for Canadians and is intended to increase the effectiveness and sustainability of border measures that can safely process travellers arriving in Canada, including our returning humanitarian workers.

There is no change for Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and persons registered under the Indian Act entering Canada who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda or South Sudan within the previous 21 days. They will continue to be able to travel to Canada, will receive a health assessment upon arrival and be required to quarantine on arrival for 21 days. This and all other measures from the previous Order in Council remain in place until August 29, 2026.

Anyone planning to travel internationally should review the Travel Advice and Advisories page for their destination(s) before travelling. PHAC updated a level 2 travel health notice for Ebola disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo on May 19. Any travellers to Uganda should refer to the Outbreak Monitoring alert on the Travel Advice and Advisory page for that destination.



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Chinese citizens, evacuate immediately! Chinese Embassy issues urgent reminder.

Author, July 19, 2026, 19:44
China News Network Official Account

　　On July 17, the Chinese Embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo issued a security situation report:
　　I. Recent Important Cases
　　(a) On July 14, the health authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo released Ebola epidemic data, with a total of 2,011 confirmed cases and 754 deaths reported in the five provinces of Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Upper Uele and Chowpo.
　　(ii) On July 12, two militiamen from the Walikale district of North Kivu province got into an argument over drinking and opened fire, resulting in the death of a nearby civilian.
　　(iii) On July 12, a prison break occurred at the Brengou Central Prison in Quelou Province, resulting in the deaths of one police officer and three prisoners, and more than 50 people escaped.
　　(iv) From July 13 to 16, the Democratic Alliance Army (ADF) attacked the towns of Mulekera, Matukaka and Mangina in the Beni district of North Kivu province, resulting in the deaths of 3 Congolese soldiers and at least 16 civilians.
　　(v) On July 15, another armed attack occurred in Beni district of North Kivu province, resulting in 4 deaths and 3 injuries. The identity of the attackers has not yet been determined.


　　II. Important Reminder
　　The security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is currently complex and severe. A new Ebola outbreak has occurred in eastern DRC. The security situation in North Kivu and South Kivu provinces has deteriorated rapidly, with ongoing and intense fighting between the DRC army and the M23 militia. The security situation in Ituri and Upper Uele provinces is also precarious. Illegal armed groups such as the M23, ADF, CODECO, Mai-Mai militias, and Zairean militias continue to cause trouble in North Kivu, South Kivu, Ituri, and Upper Uele provinces. Violent clashes, armed robberies, and kidnappings occur frequently. Chinese citizens in the DRC still face a high level of security risks.
　　The Chinese Embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo reminds all Chinese citizens in the DRC to attach great importance to security issues. Chinese citizens are advised not to travel to extremely high-risk areas such as Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, and Upper Uele provinces. Chinese citizens and businesses still in these areas are urged to evacuate or relocate to safer areas as soon as possible. Travel to the following nine provinces should be avoided unless absolutely necessary: Lualaba, Upper Katanga, Lower Uele, Tanganyika, Manema, Central Kasai, Zankuru, Lomami, and Upper Lomami.
　　Chinese citizens already in the area who have not yet registered are urged to register their personal information with the embassy as soon as possible. Enterprises and individuals newly engaged in gold mining activities are also urged to register with the embassy immediately (registration website: https://www.wjx.cn/vm/mIDINTY.aspx#). Those who refuse to register and insist on traveling to or staying in the aforementioned areas will be solely responsible for all consequences arising therefrom.
　　The Chinese Embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo reminds Chinese citizens in the DRC to closely monitor the development of the Ebola outbreak, strengthen their awareness of prevention, take primary responsibility for their own health, and enhance personal hygiene protection. Do not travel to affected areas such as Ituri Province, minimize unnecessary outings and cross-regional travel, avoid crowded places, avoid contact with wild animals, and avoid physical contact with confirmed or suspected cases. If you feel unwell, please seek medical attention at a reputable hospital promptly. Chinese citizens and enterprises in the DRC are urged to further improve their epidemic prevention and control plans, strengthen personnel health monitoring and emergency supplies reserves, reduce gatherings, and strengthen hygiene management in offices and residences. If an outbreak occurs in your area, please cooperate with local health authorities in conducting isolation, testing, and epidemiological investigations.[/COLOR][/COLOR]
　　Chinese citizens conducting business in the Kinshasa region are urged to closely monitor the local situation, strengthen security precautions, and resolutely avoid complacency and wishful thinking. When going out, please be vigilant, maintain contact with family, friends, and colleagues, and promptly avoid any potential risks. Chinese-funded institutions located in areas where the security situation has significantly deteriorated are urged to take concrete measures, continue to increase security investment to the highest standards, reduce unnecessary personnel, and prepare contingency plans for adjusting production, operations, and personnel arrangements in the event of unforeseen circumstances.


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Lubero: 15 confirmed cases of Ebola, including 9 deaths. Musienene

Monday, July 20, 2026 - 4:09 PM

The Musienene health zone, in the Lubero territory of North Kivu, has recorded 15 confirmed cases of Ebola virus disease, including nine deaths. These figures are contained in the response report published on Friday, July 17.

The civil society in Musienene, the main town of the Baswagha chiefdom, confirmed these cases after samples were taken and sent to Beni. The results confirmed cases linked to the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, according to Kambale Maboko Fanuel, president of the Musienene civil society, contacted by ACTUALITÉ.CD

According to the health zone report, the 15 confirmed cases are spread across five health areas. Nduko has eight cases, Vikindwe three, Ivatama two, while Katolo and Kyambogho each have one case.

Of the nine deaths, five were recorded in Nduko, two in Vikindwe, one in Katolo and another in Ivatama.

The president of the Musienene civil society, Kambale Maboko Fanuel, believes that the government's commitment to the fight against Ebola in this part of the Lubero territory remains minimal. He calls for health facilities to be provided with prevention kits against the disease.

He also calls on the population to observe barrier measures in the face of the rise in confirmed cases.

“Given the scale of these confirmed cases and the ever-increasing number of deaths, we call on the government to put in place a mechanism to deal with this Ebola virus disease. If nothing is done, we risk facing the worst. We observe that the government seems to be forgetting us, as well as the Musienene health zone. We also call on the population to confront this disease by applying barrier measures in all their forms in order to try to stop Ebola from spreading,” he declared.

And he added:

“There is also community resistance, which stems from misinformation. Faced with this, we must raise awareness among the population so they understand that the disease exists and that it kills. If we are not careful, we risk being decimated and we will have gained nothing. The population seems to believe that everyone who goes to the Ebola Treatment Center must die, no matter what. However, this is not the case. We therefore urge the population to be vigilant.”

At the provincial level, the response coordination team reported seven new confirmed cases during the day on July 17. Five were recorded in the Katwa health zone and two in the Butembo health zone.

According to the epidemiological situation report published on July 18, 2026, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the province has now reached 213, including 142 deaths, representing a case fatality rate of 66.7%. The province also has 36 recoveries, 25 active cases, and 10 displaced or escaped patients.

Four patients declared cured left the Ebola Treatment Center (ETC) in Katwa, Butembo, on Saturday, July 18.

Katwa remains the most affected health zone with 93 confirmed cases, including 62 deaths. It is followed by Butembo with 46 cases and 31 deaths, then Beni with 36 cases and 27 deaths.

The health zones of Musienene, Kyondo, Kalunguta, Masereka, Oicha, Goma, Vuhovi, and Mabalako are also affected. In total, 11 of the 34 health zones in North Kivu are impacted by the epidemic.

The response team is currently monitoring 3,009 active contacts, of which 2,618 were followed up in the last day, representing a follow-up rate of 87%.

Josué Mutanava, in Goma

https://actualite.cd/index.php/2026/07/20/lubero-15-cas-confirmes-debola-dont-9-deces-musienene

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See also SitRep N°065/MVB_18/07/2026 (post #324)

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