Updated · World Health Organization (WHO) · Jul 15
DRC Reports 664 New Ebola Cases and 376 Deaths as Surveillance Scale-Up Lifts Total to 2,124
Updated
Updated · World Health Organization (WHO) · Jul 15
DRC Reports 664 New Ebola Cases and 376 Deaths as Surveillance Scale-Up Lifts Total to 2,124
3 articles · Updated · World Health Organization (WHO) · Jul 15
Summary
664 additional confirmed Bundibugyo Ebola cases and 376 deaths were reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since July 3, bringing the country's total to 2,124 cases and 828 deaths by July 15.
WHO said the jump partly reflects expanded surveillance, testing and diagnostic capacity, though transmission remains active in 38 of 46 affected health zones across five provinces.
Ituri accounts for 1,904 cases and 692 deaths—nearly 90% and 84% of the national totals—while 969 cases and 524 deaths were recorded in the past 21 days alone.
12,693 contacts have been identified in DRC and 119 health workers have been infected, underscoring persistent exposure risks as conflict, displacement and attacks on health facilities disrupt response operations.
Uganda has reported no new case since June 21 and began a 42-day countdown after its last patient was discharged on July 16, while WHO still rates DRC's risk as very high and advises against travel or trade restrictions.
Can experimental drugs turn the tide against Congo's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak while conflict rages?
With no specific vaccine, are travel bans the only defense against this Ebola strain spreading globally?
Is this Ebola outbreak a health crisis or a symptom of Congo's deeper political and security collapse?
2026 Bundibugyo Virus Crisis: Unprecedented Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 1,000 Cases in a Month
Overview
As of July 2026, the Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak is rapidly evolving in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with sustained transmission and rising case numbers. This dynamic situation highlights the urgent need for strong response efforts to contain the virus and reduce regional health risks. Active operations are underway in both the DRC and Uganda, which are the most affected countries, while neighboring nations face increased risk due to cross-border movement and population displacement. Preparedness measures are also being expanded to other at-risk countries, reflecting widespread concern about the virus’s potential to spread further.