# DRC Ebola outbreak reaches record scale and death toll

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/researchers-revisit-a-bering-strait-barrier-concept-as-atlantic-circulation-weakens
> Updated: 2026-08-28T09:47:19.000Z. Sources: 3052. Developments: 396.

The Bundibugyo-strain Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has become the deadliest and fastest-growing in the country’s history. By late August 2026, the epidemic has reached 5,713 confirmed cases and 2,744 deaths, with a case fatality rate of approximately 48%. The virus is spreading across six provinces, including Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uélé, Tshopo, and Bas-Uélé.

While the World Health Organization (WHO) and Africa CDC officially declared the end of the outbreak in neighboring Uganda following a 42-day monitoring period, the situation in the DRC remains critical. Containment efforts are severely hindered by regional conflict, including attacks on ambulances and treatment centers, which have resulted in the deaths of more than 40 health workers.

Funding shortages pose a major threat to the response. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued an urgent appeal for $1.1 billion, warning that the epidemic is spreading faster than international responses can contain it. The total humanitarian response plan is estimated at $2.1 billion but is currently only 48 percent funded. Additionally, the WHO has flagged an immediate need for $30 million for logistical operations and medical supplies.

To combat the virus, the Congolese government is utilizing 70,000 allocated Ervebo doses, with 20,000 earmarked for a Phase III clinical trial to evaluate efficacy against the Bundibugyo strain. Meanwhile, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) is investing up to $16.5 million in the Minapharm Group to advance a new vaccine candidate using the MVA-CR19 platform.

## Claims

- The Ebola outbreak in the DRC has killed 2,325 people. (disputed by 41 sources)
- 1,556 people have died from the Ebola outbreak in the DRC. (disputed by 36 sources)
- No approved vaccine or specific treatment exists for the Bundibugyo ebolavirus strain. (disputed by 30 sources)
- The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in 4,449 confirmed cases and 2,061 deaths. (disputed by 29 sources)
- There have been 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths since the outbreak began. (disputed by 18 sources)
- An experimental vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain has been administered to volunteers. (disputed by 16 sources)
- The case‑fatality rate of the outbreak is about 44 percent. (corroborated by 40 sources)
- The outbreak affects five provinces: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut‑Uélé and Tshopo. (corroborated by 37 sources)
- 3,532 laboratory‑confirmed Ebola cases have been reported in the DRC outbreak. (corroborated by 32 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: DRC launches Ebola vaccination campaign in Tshopo

The DRC has launched an Ebola vaccination campaign in Tshopo province, targeting frontline health workers to contain a Bundibugyo strain outbreak that has caused thousands of cases and deaths.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/drc-launches-ebola-vaccination-campaign-in-tshopo

### 2026-08-27: Ebola outbreak in DR Congo spreads to 60 zones as UN seeks $1.1bn

The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record is spreading through the DRC, with over 5,700 cases and 2,700 deaths. The UN is appealing for $1.1 billion to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe.

33 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/democratic-republic-of-the-congo-ebola-outbreak-triggers-un-appeal-for-11-billion

### 2026-08-27: U.S. issues 21-day travel bans for DRC Ebola outbreak

The U.S. has implemented 21-day travel bans for anyone who has been in the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan due to an Ebola outbreak, affecting both U.S. citizens and foreign nationals.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-issues-21-day-travel-bans-for-drc-ebola-outbreak

### 2026-08-27: Minapharm Group secures $16.5M for Ebola vaccine development

CEPI is investing $16.5 million in Minapharm Group to develop a Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine candidate as the Democratic Republic of the Congo faces a major outbreak with thousands of cases and deaths.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/democratic-republic-of-the-congo-battles-bundibugyo-ebola-outbreak

### 2026-08-24: Ebola outbreak ends in Uganda while cases rise in DRC

The WHO has declared the end of the Ebola outbreak in Uganda, but the disease continues to spread rapidly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where cases and deaths continue to rise.

120 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/drc-faces-critical-shortage-of-emergency-medicine-specialists

### 2026-08-22: IMF relief fund depleted as Ebola outbreak hits Democratic Republic of the Congo

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has caused over 2,000 deaths, leaving the IMF’s Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust depleted following the COVID-19 pandemic.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/imf-relief-fund-depleted-as-ebola-outbreak-hits-democratic-republic-of-the-congo

### 2026-08-20: DR Congo Ebola outbreak grows exponentially with 2,557 deaths

The DRC is battling a deadly Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain, with over 2,500 deaths reported. The WHO has allocated 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses to support clinical trials and frontline workers.

174 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/democratic-republic-of-the-congo-ebola-outbreak-who-sends-vaccines-as-cases-may-be-underestimated

### 2026-08-18: Democratic Republic of the Congo Ebola response hindered by violence

Violence and arson against healthcare workers and facilities are disrupting Ebola response efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly in the Ituri and Butembo regions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/democratic-republic-of-the-congo-ebola-response-hindered-by-violence

### 2026-08-17: IMF relief fund depleted as Ebola outbreak hits DRC

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has caused over 2,000 deaths, while the IMF's Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust faces depleted resources to provide necessary debt relief.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/imf-relief-fund-depleted-as-ebola-outbreak-hits-drc

### 2026-08-16: DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in national history

The Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo is the deadliest in the country's history, with 2,325 deaths and 4,945 cases. The Bundibugyo strain is spreading rapidly, and no approved vaccine or treatment currently exists

157 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-outbreak-spreads-rapidly-across-democratic-republic-of-the-congo

### 2026-08-14: United States allocates $242 million to combat Ebola in Central Africa

The U.S. has allocated $242 million in additional funding to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, bringing total aid to over $512 million.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/united-states-allocates-242-million-to-combat-ebola-in-central-africa

### 2026-08-13: Ebola outbreak in DR Congo expands to six provinces

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading rapidly across six provinces, killing one person every 30 minutes. The UN has released $30.5 million to support the response.

86 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-outbreak-spreads-to-sixth-province-in-dr-congo

### 2026-08-11: Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda declared global health emergency

The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda a global health emergency. With thousands dead and no current vaccine, nations are implementing travel restrictions and preparing health networks.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-outbreak-triggers-international-travel-warnings-and-restrictions

### 2026-08-11: DR Congo Ebola outbreak threatens to become deadliest on record

The Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, is spreading at record speeds, with over 2,000 deaths and 4,400 cases reported as it threatens to become the deadliest in history.

123 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-outbreak-in-dr-congo-exceeds-2000-deaths

### 2026-08-09: Ebola outbreak in DRC surpasses 2,000 deaths

The DRC is battling a record-breaking Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, with over 2,000 deaths. The WHO warns the virus began in February, outpacing response efforts amid regional conflict.

64 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dr-congo-ebola-outbreak-likely-began-in-february-who-says

### 2026-08-07: DRC Ebola outbreak prompts WHO to call for Ervebo vaccine trial

WHO recommends a randomized trial of the Ervebo vaccine to test protection against the Bundibugyo Ebola strain amid a DRC outbreak with over 4,000 cases and 1,850 deaths.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/who-urges-ervebo-vaccine-trial-for-bundibugyo-ebola-outbreak-in-the-drc

### 2026-08-06: Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeds 4,000 cases

A deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, has surpassed 4,000 cases and 1,800 deaths, with a lethality rate of approximately 45% mirroring the fastest-foc

90 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-outbreak-in-drc-may-mutate-as-health-workers-expand-housetohouse-response

### 2026-08-04: Ebola outbreak in DRC spurs WHO appeal for urgent funding

The WHO says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the largest ever, calling for urgent funding, while Médecins Sans Frontières warns the situation is at its most critical stage, with over 3

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-outbreak-in-drc-spurs-who-appeal-for-urgent-funding

### 2026-08-04: UN expands humanitarian corridors as Ebola spreads in DRC

UN agencies are bolstering humanitarian corridors while the Ebola outbreak in the DRC reaches 3,748 cases and 1,587 deaths, spreading to five provinces amid conflict and displacement.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/un-expands-humanitarian-corridors-as-ebola-spreads-in-drc

### 2026-08-04: DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills over 1,800 as cases near 4,000

DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed 1,801 people, confirmed 3,973 cases, and remains in sustained transmission; WHO and the US have stepped up response amid health‑worker protests and a boat screening effort.

172 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-health-organization-launches-ebola-medication-trials-in-drc

### 2026-08-03: Uganda Partners with WHO and Africa CDC to Boost Regional Health Security

WHO and Africa CDC officials visited Uganda, commending its Ebola response and urging continued regional health‑security measures amid ongoing risks from the DRC outbreak.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uganda-partners-with-who-and-africa-cdc-to-boost-regional-health-security

### 2026-07-30: DRC President Tshisekedi unveils Ebola aid and agro‑industrial plan

DRC officials launch UNFPA Ebola kits, a national sanitation drive, an agro‑industrial project, a MONUSCO service building, and highlight an Ebola survivor’s recovery.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/un-provides-dignity-kits-in-drcs-north-kivu-and-2-million-to-rwanda-for-ebola-preparedness

### 2026-07-30: DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes largest in the country's history

DR Congo's Ebola outbreak, declared 15 May 2026, is the country's largest, with 3,605 cases, 1,587 deaths (44 % CFR) across five provinces; no vaccine exists and WHO has declared a public‑health emergency.

112 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/democratic-republic-of-congo-battles-recordfast-ebola-outbreak-amid-severe-hunger-crisis

### 2026-07-28: DRC Ebola outbreak claims over 1,500 lives as cases top 3,400

DRC's Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak exceeds 3,400 cases and 1,500 deaths, doubling every 20 days and prompting UN calls for massive aid amid severe food insecurity.

82 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/frankfurt-university-hospital-discharges-ebola-patient

### 2026-07-28: Ebola response in DRC sees worker protests and delayed bonus payments

In the DRC's Ebola outbreak, the government began paying bonuses to responders while health workers in Bunia protest months of unpaid salaries amid more than 1,300 deaths.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-response-in-drc-sees-worker-protests-and-delayed-bonus-payments

### 2026-07-27: Kenya Launches Ebola Preparedness Taskforce as Uganda Declares Outbreak Over

Kenya forms an Ebola preparedness taskforce, while Uganda declares itself Ebola‑free after a 20‑case outbreak linked to the DRC.

25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kenya-launches-ebola-preparedness-taskforce-as-uganda-declares-outbreak-over

### 2026-07-26: DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 3,200 cases, death toll exceeds 1,400

DR Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 3,200 cases and over 1,400 deaths, with cases doubling every 20 days; health‑worker strikes, low global spread risk, and expanded UN food aid.

143 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-outbreak-in-drc-tops-3000-cases-and-1000-deaths

### 2026-07-24: Canada bans entry for recent travelers from DRC amid Ebola outbreak

Canada temporarily bans foreign nationals who visited the DRC in the past 21 days, extending health checks and quarantine for recent travelers from the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan amid low‑risk Ebola concerns.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-bans-entry-for-recent-travelers-from-drc-amid-ebola-outbreak

### 2026-07-23: DRC Ebola outbreak tops 3,000 cases, death toll exceeds 1,300

DRC's Ebola outbreak nears 3,000 cases with 1,309 deaths, 44% fatality; Ituri epicentre, WHO PHEIC, health‑worker strike, and spillover to Uganda.

109 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-outbreak-expands-in-drc-and-uganda-as-who-declares-pheic

### 2026-07-23: UN warns Ebola response hampered by violence in DR Congo's North Kivu

UN spokesperson Stephen Dujarric said insecurity in DR Congo's North Kivu, especially Beni, has halted aid and Ebola response, with 30 killed, over a dozen injured, 2,473 cases reported and calls for safe aid‑v

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/un-warns-ebola-response-hampered-by-violence-in-dr-congos-north-kivu

### 2026-07-22: Armed clashes and Ebola surge deepen humanitarian crisis in DRC's Ituri province

Armed incursions from South Sudan and a worsening Ebola outbreak have forced school closures, displaced tens of thousands, and spurred civil society in DRC's Ituri province to demand more troops and security.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/armed-clashes-and-ebola-surge-deepen-humanitarian-crisis-in-drcs-ituri-province

### 2026-07-21: DRC Ebola outbreak claims nearly 1,000 deaths

The DRC Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has killed 999 people (plus 2 in Uganda), recorded 2,473 cases, lacks approved vaccines, and fuels WHO alerts, cross‑border spread, and new experimental trials.

100 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-outbreak-in-dr-congo-spreads-who-warns-of-international-risk

### 2026-07-21: Africa CDC Director Urges US to End Uganda Ebola Travel Ban

Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya urged U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lift Ebola travel bans on Uganda, citing no new cases since July 16 and a 42‑day clearance period.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/africa-cdc-director-urges-us-to-end-uganda-ebola-travel-ban

### 2026-07-20: Ebola Patient Treated in Frankfurt Shows Continued Recovery

A U.S. aid worker infected with the Bundibugyo Ebola strain in the DRC recovered after treatment in Frankfurt’s isolation unit, with no staff infections reported.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-patient-treated-in-frankfurt-shows-continued-recovery

### 2026-07-19: Ebola response in DRC sees first survivor releases and continued health services

Ten Ebola survivors were released in Ituri as military officials urged continued vigilance, while MSF expands Ebola treatment in South‑Kivu and keeps essential health services running amid ongoing crises.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/drc-ebola-outbreak-survivor-releases-in-ituri-and-msf-sustains-health-services

### 2026-07-19: Canada bans entry for foreign travelers from DRC over Ebola

Canada imposed a temporary July 2026 ban on foreign nationals who visited the DRC (and Uganda, South Sudan) in the past 21 days to curb Ebola spread; citizens are exempt but must quarantine. The WHO opposes the

24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-imposes-temporary-travel-ban-on-congo-visitors-amid-ebola-outbreak

### 2026-07-19: DR Congo Ebola outbreak claims 930 lives, over 2,300 cases

DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed 930 people, confirmed 2,344 cases, and spread faster than any previous outbreak, with attacks on health workers and an international response involving U.S. evacuations and

49 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-outbreak-in-drcs-ituri-province-worsens-as-health-workers-strike

### 2026-07-17: IOM warns that transporting Ebola victims' bodies within DRC heightens spread risk

IOM warns that moving Ebola victims' bodies within the DRC for burial raises infection risk; over 2,000 cases and 700 deaths reported in DRC and Uganda as of July 14, with most deaths occurring outside health‑c

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iom-warns-that-transporting-ebola-victims-bodies-within-drc-heightens-spread-risk

### 2026-07-17: Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC kills 864, over 2,180 cases as attacks target health workers

DRC's Ebola outbreak has killed 864, infected 2,181; attacks on health workers and funding cuts hinder response, WHO warns rapid spread.

28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bundibugyo-virus-outbreak-in-drc-claims-over-800-lives

### 2026-07-16: Uganda begins 42‑day countdown after last Ebola patient discharged

Uganda discharged its last Ebola patient on 16 July 2026 and started the WHO‑mandated 42‑day countdown; the outbreak had 20 cases (15 from DRC) and two deaths.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uganda-begins-42day-countdown-after-discharging-last-ebola-patient-amid-silent-marburg-update

### 2026-07-16: Ebola outbreak sparks violent attack on Nyakunde hospital in DRC

Relatives attacked Nyakunde hospital in DRC’s Ituri province during the Ebola outbreak, forcing staff and patients to flee; several Ebola patients escaped, humanitarian staff withdrew, and the army opened an调查.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-outbreak-sparks-violent-attack-on-nyakunde-hospital-in-drc

### 2026-07-16: US imposes 21‑day quarantine on travelers from DRC amid Ebola outbreak

The U.S. will not allow Americans who have been in the DRC in the past 21 days to fly home until they spend 21 days elsewhere, aiming to stop spread of an Ebola outbreak with over 2,000 cases and 754 deaths.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-imposes-21day-quarantine-on-travelers-from-drc-amid-ebola-outbreak

### 2026-07-15: DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 2,000 cases as spread accelerates

DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has exceeded 2,000 cases and 796 deaths, spreading faster than prior epidemics, with attacks on health facilities and worker strikes hampering response; Uganda nears virus‑free status.

85 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/democratic-republic-of-congo-ebola-outbreak-tops-2000-cases-as-health-workers-strike

### 2026-07-14: Uganda readies Ebola-free declaration as final patient to be released

Uganda will discharge its last Ebola patient, starting a 42‑day WHO countdown to be declared Ebola‑free, while Dubai Humanitarian sends a fourth airlift of 72.5 t of aid to support containment.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uganda-readies-ebola-free-declaration-as-final-patient-to-be-released

### 2026-07-14: U.S. blocks Americans from returning from Congo over Ebola

The Trump administration barred U.S. citizens in the DRC from boarding commercial flights home, requiring a 21‑day stay in a third country due to a widening Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak with over 1,900 cases and 7

29 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-blocks-travel-of-american-citizens-from-congo-amid-ebola-outbreak

### 2026-07-13: Oxford university launches first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine

Oxford starts a phase‑1 trial of a Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine in the UK, testing safety in 50 volunteers as the DRC‑Uganda outbreak approaches 2,000 cases; a separate antiviral trial also begins in the DRC.

25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oxford-starts-first-human-trial-of-bundibugyo-ebola-vaccine

### 2026-07-13: DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 2,000 cases as WHO warns true toll may be up to four times higher

DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has exceeded 2,000 cases and 750 deaths; WHO says the real toll could be 2‑4× higher. The fast‑spreading virus has spread to new provinces, 80% of new cases are from unknown chains, a

62 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-outbreak-in-drc-spreads-faster-as-singapore-pledges-25-million-aid

### 2026-07-12: Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC spreads rapidly, risk to South Sudan low, Sweden monitoring

Ebola in eastern DRC has infected 1,830 and killed 648, with experimental treatments now used. Risk of spread to South Sudan is high, but Sweden sees very low risk for its citizens abroad.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-outbreak-in-eastern-drc-spreads-rapidly-risk-to-south-sudan-low-sweden-monitoring

### 2026-07-11: US Ebola patient arrives in Frankfurt for treatment

A US citizen with the Bundibugyo Ebola strain was admitted to Frankfurt’s isolation unit; condition stable, no public risk, amid a Congo outbreak with ~1,900 cases.

36 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-patients-treated-in-german-isolation-hospitals-as-us-case-arrives-in-frankfurt

### 2026-07-09: Democratic Republic of Congo civil society urges action on security and Ebola response

DRC civil society groups in Sud‑Kivu and Ituri demand stronger security measures after armed attacks and urgent funding to boost the Ebola response.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/democratic-republic-of-congo-civil-society-urges-action-on-security-and-ebola-response

### 2026-07-09: DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Passes 600 Deaths and Spreads to New Provinces

DR Congo's Ebola outbreak hits 600+ deaths, spreads to new provinces, sees a US citizen infected, health‑worker strike, and calls for faster international response.

169 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-receives-second-us-ebola-patient-from-congo

### 2026-07-07: Ebola response in Ituri bolstered by Ugandan doctors and media partnership

Ugandan doctors join Ituri’s Ebola fight as the province’s public broadcaster pledges media support for health and reconstruction.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-response-in-ituri-bolstered-by-ugandan-doctors-and-media-partnership

### 2026-07-07: South Africa readies hospitals for possible Ebola cases

South Africa is preparing for possible Ebola importation, designating 36 hospitals, establishing three readiness committees and enhancing screening and PPE as the DRC outbreak reaches 1,600 cases and 500 deaths

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-africa-readies-hospitals-for-possible-ebola-cases

### 2026-07-07: Democratic Republic of Congo Ebola outbreak deaths hit 600

DR Congo Ebola outbreak has killed 600, with 1,708‑1,759 cases, no vaccine, WHO warns it’s still expanding, and healthcare workers are striking over unpaid wages.

37 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-outbreak-expands-in-democratic-republic-of-congo-who-says

### 2026-07-06: DR Congo police chief orders strict discipline as opposition protests loom

DR Congo police chief Israel Kantu warns of strict discipline ahead of opposition protests; security officials stress order, while cities ban gatherings amid Ebola fears and a planned C64 march.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dr-congo-police-chief-orders-strict-discipline-as-opposition-protests-loom

### 2026-07-04: France Discharges First Ebola Patient After Full Recovery

France’s first Ebola patient, a doctor from the DRC, recovered and was discharged on July 4 after isolation and treatment, with no secondary infections reported.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-discharges-first-ebola-patient-after-full-recovery

### 2026-07-04: France reports first Ebola case cured and discharged

France’s health minister says the first Ebola patient in the country, a Congolese doctor, has recovered and been discharged after negative tests; five contacts are in home quarantine.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-reports-first-ebola-case-cured-and-discharged

### 2026-07-04: France discharges first Ebola patient, doctor recovered from DRC

France discharged its first Ebola patient, a DRC humanitarian doctor, after two negative tests; Health Minister Rist praised the response system.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-discharges-first-ebola-patient

### 2026-07-02: DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 1,500 cases, 473 deaths as France records first recovered patient

DR Congo's Ebola outbreak exceeds 1,500 cases and 473 deaths; France confirms its first diagnosed patient has recovered, while response teams grapple with staffing and funding challenges.

31 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/democratic-republic-of-congo-ebola-outbreak-surpasses-1500-cases

### 2026-07-01: US hospitals brace for Ebola as Uganda reports isolated Marburg case

US hospitals prepare for Ebola after European imports, while Uganda confirms an isolated Marburg case amid an ongoing Ebola outbreak in the region.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-hospitals-brace-for-ebola-as-uganda-reports-isolated-marburg-case

### 2026-06-30: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital unit sealed over suspected Ebola

A returned traveller was isolated at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital over a suspected Ebola case; tests later returned negative, and the unit was reopened.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/glasgow-hospital-unit-locked-down-over-suspected-ebola-case

### 2026-06-30: UN warns Ebola outbreak could cost Africa $3.6 billion

The UN warned that the Ebola outbreak in the DRC could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, erase up to 328,000 jobs, with 1,307 cases and 377 deaths reported and risk of spread to neighboring countries.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/un-warns-ebola-outbreak-could-cost-africa-36-billion

### 2026-06-29: First Ebola Patient Discharged from Beni Treatment Center in DRC

The first Ebola patient in Beni, DRC, has been discharged after testing negative, marking a key step in regional outbreak control.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/first-ebola-patient-discharged-from-beni-treatment-center-in-drc

### 2026-06-29: DR Congo bans mass gatherings amid Ebola outbreak

DR Congo bans gatherings in Kinshasa and three provinces to curb Ebola; opposition calls it political. UN warns the outbreak could cost Africa $3.6 bn and many jobs.

30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/congo-bans-mass-gatherings-in-four-provinces-over-ebola-amid-opposition-march-plans

### 2026-06-28: WHO calls for over $1.4 billion to tackle Ebola in DR Congo and Uganda, and $19 million for flood relief in Mozambique

The WHO says $1.4 bn is needed to combat Ebola in DR Congo and Uganda and €18.9 m to aid flood‑hit Mozambique, where over 300 Ebola deaths and 289 flood deaths have been recorded.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/who-calls-for-over-14-billion-to-tackle-ebola-in-dr-congo-and-uganda-and-19-million-for-flood-relief

### 2026-06-28: WHO appoints senior Ebola coordinator to strengthen response in DRC

WHO chief Tedros appointed Julien Harneis as senior Ebola coordinator in Kinshasa to improve UN response as the outbreak spreads across 34 zones in eastern DRC, with the World Food Programme aiding over 1.2 m ‑

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/who-appoints-senior-ebola-coordinator-to-strengthen-response-in-drc

### 2026-06-26: CDC raises Ebola response to highest Level 1 as DRC outbreak worsens

The CDC has activated Level 1, its highest emergency status, in response to a worsening Ebola outbreak in the DRC that has recorded 1,203 cases and 321 deaths; the agency says U.S. risk remains low.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cdc-raises-ebola-response-to-highest-level-1-as-drc-outbreak-worsens

### 2026-06-26: Yemen Boosts Border Health Measures Against Ebola Threat

Yemen has heightened health security at all borders, requiring health declarations, traveler health cards, thermal scanning and staff training to guard against Ebola, in line with International Health Rules.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yemen-boosts-border-health-measures-against-ebola-threat

### 2026-06-26: Ituri Governor Gaby Kasongo Promotes Integrated Peace Plan as Djugu Communities Experience Calm

Ituri’s governor pushes an integrated security‑development approach with MONUSCO while Djugu sees a tentative return to normal life amid lingering displacement concerns.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ituri-governor-gaby-kasongo-promotes-integrated-peace-plan-as-djugu-communities-experience-calm

### 2026-06-26: Ebola outbreak in DRC reaches 1,155 cases, first European case confirmed in France

DRC's Ebola outbreak climbs to 1,155 cases with 304 deaths; first European case detected in France triggers travel bans and a 21‑day quarantine, while DRC and Uganda coordinate a cross‑border response.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-outbreak-in-drc-reaches-1155-cases-first-european-case-confirmed-in-france

### 2026-06-26: Ebola poses 70% risk of spreading to South Sudan within 12 weeks, WHO study warns

WHO modelling shows a 70% chance Ebola will spread to South Sudan within 12 weeks, urging border surveillance and contact tracing as cases already appear in Uganda.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-poses-70-risk-of-spreading-to-south-sudan-within-12-weeks-who-study-warns

### 2026-06-26: Denis Mukwege warns of worst Ebola outbreak in DRC and expands humanitarian grants

Denis Mukwege says the DRC’s Ebola outbreak is its worst yet, with over 1,000 cases and 267 deaths, and announces new Aurora Prize grants for humanitarian projects across several countries, including DRC.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/denis-mukwege-warns-of-worst-ebola-outbreak-in-drc-and-expands-humanitarian-grants

### 2026-06-25: Ebola outbreak in DRC threatens South Sudan with 70% spillover risk

Lancet modelling gives a 69% chance that DRC's Ebola outbreak could reach South Sudan, while total cases approach 1,050 and deaths 267, prompting urgent WHO warnings.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-outbreak-in-drc-threatens-south-sudan-with-70-spillover-risk

### 2026-06-25: Saudi Arabia suspends travel to Congo, Uganda, South Sudan over Ebola

Saudi Arabia halted travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan and stopped visas amid the Ebola outbreak, noting no cases domestically and tightening screening of neighboring nations.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saudi-arabia-suspends-travel-to-congo-uganda-south-sudan-over-ebola

### 2026-06-25: France isolates five contacts after doctor tests positive for Ebola

France isolated five possible contacts of an Ebola‑positive doctor returning from the DRC; they will be monitored for 21 days as European health officials say the risk to the continent remains low.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-isolates-five-contacts-after-doctor-tests-positive-for-ebola

### 2026-06-24: France reports first Ebola case outside Africa in returning humanitarian worker

A humanitarian worker returning from the DRC tested positive for Ebola in France, the first case outside Africa; patient stable, public risk low, WHO cites minimal global spread risk.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-reports-first-ebola-case-outside-africa-in-returning-humanitarian-worker

### 2026-06-24: France confirms first imported Ebola case as DRC tightens travel restrictions

France confirmed its first imported Ebola case in a doctor returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo; the patient is stable. The DRC imposed a 21‑day quarantine for travelers from affected areas and new健康

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-confirms-first-imported-ebola-case-as-drc-tightens-travel-restrictions

### 2026-06-24: Ebola outbreak in DRC leads to France's first case and new vaccine funding

France reported its first Ebola case from a doctor returning from the DRC, while CEPI pledged $8.6 million to develop three Bundibugyo ebolavirus vaccine candidates, including an Oxford ChAdOx1 version.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-outbreak-in-drc-leads-to-frances-first-case-and-new-vaccine-funding

### 2026-06-24: France reports first imported Ebola case in returning physician

France confirmed its first Ebola case in a physician returning from DRC, who is in stable condition under isolation; authorities deem European risk very low and have begun contact tracing.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-reports-first-imported-ebola-case-in-returning-physician

### 2026-06-24: Ebola outbreak kills 304 in eastern DRC, sparks cross‑border response

Ebola in eastern DRC has killed 304 of 1,155 confirmed cases; Uganda reports 20 cases, two deaths; WHO launches antiviral trials and a 90‑day cross‑border response plan.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-outbreak-kills-304-in-eastern-drc-sparks-crossborder-response

### 2026-06-24: Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC spreads to Uganda, South Sudan and Europe

The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC has caused over 1,000 cases, spread to Uganda, poses high risk to South Sudan, and produced the first imported European case in France.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/who-warns-south-sudan-faces-high-risk-of-ebola-spread-from-drc-outbreak

### 2026-06-24: DR Congo fan Michel Mboladinga stages motionless Lumumba tribute at World Cup match

DR Congo fan Michel Mboladinga, aka “Lumumba Vea”, stood motionless behind the bench for the entire World Cup match against Colombia, honouring Patrice Lumumba and drawing global media attention.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dr-congo-fan-michel-mboladinga-stages-motionless-lumumba-tribute-at-world-cup-match

### 2026-06-24: France detects first Ebola case in returning doctor from DRC

France reports its first Ebola case in a doctor returning from the DRC, isolates the patient and quarantines five contacts, with officials calling the broader risk “very low”.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-detects-first-ebola-case-in-returning-doctor-from-drc

### 2026-06-24: France places five contacts in quarantine after Ebola case in returning doctor

France's health ministry said a doctor returning from the DRC tested positive for Ebola; the doctor and five close contacts have been placed under 21‑day quarantine, with officials saying the risk is low and it

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-quarantines-five-contacts-after-ebola-positive-doctor-returns-from-drc

### 2026-06-24: DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills over 300, first case confirmed in France

Ebola in DR Congo kills 304, infects 1,155; spreads to Uganda, threatens South Sudan; first European case in France; quarantine and experimental drug trials underway.

29 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-confirms-first-ebola-case-linked-to-drc-outbreak

### 2026-06-24: France confirms first Ebola case in doctor from DRC

France records its first Ebola infection in a doctor returning from the DRC; WHO says global risk stays low and is testing two experimental treatments.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-confirms-first-ebola-case-in-doctor-from-drc

### 2026-06-24: France Confirms First Imported Ebola Case, Isolates Patient and Five Passengers

France confirmed its first Ebola case in a returning doctor from the DRC, placed him in isolation, traced five fellow passengers, while EU agencies deem transmission risk low.

47 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-detects-first-ebola-case-on-its-soil

### 2026-06-24: France records first Ebola case in doctor returning from DRC

France confirmed its first Ebola case in a doctor returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo; the patient is isolated and contacts are being traced, while officials say risk to the public remains low.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-case-confirmed-in-france-in-doctor-returning-from-drc

### 2026-06-24: Congolese Fan Michel Mboladinga Becomes Living Statue at World Cup Match

Congolese fan Michel Mboladinga staged a motionless, Lumumba‑inspired pose at the Congo‑Colombia World Cup match in Mexico, drawing global attention.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/congolese-fan-michel-mboladinga-becomes-living-statue-at-world-cup-match

### 2026-06-24: DR Congo Ebola outbreak hits 1,502 cases and 473 deaths

DR Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 1,502 cases and 473 deaths, spreads to Uganda, and prompts a clinical trial amid WHO warnings.

173 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-outbreak-in-eastern-drc-kills-over-470-as-cases-near-1500

### 2026-06-23: DR Congo faces record Ebola outbreak as DRC and Rwanda pledge de‑escalation

The DRC records over 1,000 Ebola cases and 267 deaths, prompting WHO alerts, while DRC and Rwanda agree in London to immediately de‑escalate tensions near Minembwe, with US and African Union support.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dr-congo-faces-record-ebola-outbreak-as-drc-and-rwanda-pledge-deescalation

### 2026-06-23: DR Congo fan “Lumumba Vea” returns to World Cup after Ebola quarantine

Congolese fan Michel Kuka Mboladinga, “Lumumba Vea”, returned to the 2026 World Cup in Mexico after an Ebola quarantine, standing motionless as a tribute to Patrice Lumumba during the group match against Colomb

23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dr-congo-fan-michel-kuka-mboladinga-supports-team-in-mexico-world-cup

### 2026-06-23: West African Nations Strengthen Border Health Controls to Block Ebola Spread

ECOWAS and Sierra Leone boost border health surveillance and launch a digital travel portal to prevent Ebola importation in West Africa.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/west-african-nations-strengthen-border-health-controls-to-block-ebola-spread

### 2026-06-23: Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC tops 1,100 cases, threatens millions of children

DRC's eastern Ebola outbreak has reached 1,118 cases and 291 deaths, with children bearing 25% of fatalities and over 130 orphaned, prompting a WHO emergency and UNICEF warning of risk to three million children

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-outbreak-in-eastern-drc-tops-1100-cases-threatens-millions-of-children

### 2026-06-23: DRC Ebola Outbreak Reaches Record 1,094 Cases and 277 Deaths

DRC’s Ebola outbreak hits 1,094 confirmed cases and 277 deaths, with expanded testing, treatment capacity and cross‑border cooperation with Uganda and Burundi.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/drc-ebola-outbreak-reaches-record-1094-cases-and-277-deaths

### 2026-06-23: France confirms first Ebola case in Europe

France confirmed its first Ebola case— a doctor returning from the DRC—who is in stable condition under isolation; authorities have started contact tracing and deem public risk low.

59 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-confirms-first-ebola-case-in-doctor-returning-from-drc

### 2026-06-23: Japan pledges $3.5 million to help curb Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda

Japan will provide $3.5 million to aid DRC and Uganda's Ebola response as WHO warns the outbreak, driven by the rare Bundibugyo strain, is overwhelming capacities; the first European case was identified in a do

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-pledges-35-million-to-help-curb-ebola-outbreak-in-drc-and-uganda

### 2026-06-22: Congo Ebola outbreak tops 1,000 cases with hundreds of deaths

Congo's Ebola outbreak exceeds 1,000 cases and 250 deaths, spreading in Ituri's packed camps, with limited contact tracing and urgent calls for international aid.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/congo-ebola-outbreak-tops-1000-cases-with-hundreds-of-deaths

### 2026-06-22: CBS Evening News warns of deadly Ebola surge in DRC as U.S. aid cuts draw criticism

CBS Evening News highlighted a worsening Ebola outbreak in the DRC, tying it to U.S. aid cuts, while anchor Tony Dokoupil denied bias accusations in a WSJ interview.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cbs-evening-news-warns-of-deadly-ebola-surge-in-drc-as-us-aid-cuts-draw-criticism

### 2026-06-22: France reports first Ebola case in doctor from DRC

France confirmed its first Ebola case in a doctor returning from the DRC; the patient is stable, isolated and under contact‑tracing, while WHO says global risk stays low.

127 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-outbreak-in-democratic-republic-of-congo-surpasses-1000-cases

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