# Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ebola-outbreak-in-democratic-republic-of-the-congo
> Updated: 2026-08-13T14:21:53.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has escalated significantly. Initially, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported a “unique” speed of contagion as the virus moved from mining areas into urban centers such as Ituri, North Kivu, Kisangani, and Haut-Uele. WHO representatives indicated that response capacity needed to be tripled to address the spread, which was exacerbated by regional challenges like hunger and lack of potable water.

As the situation progressed, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that the outbreak could surpass the deadliest on record. Recent data confirmed 4,449 cases and 2,061 deaths across 53 health zones.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Global health concerns rise as Ebola and West Nile virus outbreaks expand

Ebola cases are surging in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while Greece reports a significant rise in West Nile virus infections, leading to increased public health interventions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/global-health-concerns-rise-as-ebola-and-west-nile-virus-outbreaks-expand

### 2026-08-12: Global crises emerge as water scarcity hits Brazil and Ebola spreads in DR Congo

Brazil faces severe water scarcity and reservoir depletion, while the Democratic Republic of the Congo battles an unprecedented and rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/global-crises-emerge-as-water-scarcity-hits-brazil-and-ebola-spreads-in-dr-congo

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