Category: Bundibugyo Ebolavirus
Medscape: Bundibugyo Virus Disease Spreads- Why Is It Hard to Contain?
The Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has spread across seven provinces, with 8224 confirmed cases, 3982 deaths, and 2121 recoveries reported as of September 29, 2026.
Oct 16, 2026
Newsweek: Ebola Outbreak With Near 50 Percent Death Rate Spreads to New Country
An Ebola outbreak with a case-fatality rate approaching 50 percent has spread to Kenya, where health authorities confirmed a second infection Wednesday linked to the deadly outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Oct 16, 2026
Reuters: Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to new province bordering Central African Republic
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to a new province bordering Central African Republic, two health officials said on Thursday, posing a fresh challenge for authorities struggling to contain it.
Oct 16, 2026
UN News: WHO urges vigilance after Kenya confirms second Ebola case
The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to support Kenya’s efforts to contain Ebola after a second person tested positive for the Bundibugyo virus, the UN agency’s representative in the country said on Thursday.
Oct 16, 2026
AP: Ebola creates new hot spots in Congo as responders describe ‘chaotic’ response
The Ebola outbreak in Congo is creating new hot spots where there’s little to no support for patients, responders and officials say, as health workers admit there could still be a long way to go in fighting the disease that has killed over 4,000 people.
Oct 9, 2026
AP: An Ebola treatment center was burned down as the death toll in Congo passes 4,000
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed more than 4,000 people, authorities said, as they struggle to contain what has become the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history.
Oct 7, 2026
U.S. News & World Report: Ebola Creates New Hot Spots in Congo as Responders Describe ‘Chaotic’ Response
The Ebola outbreak in Congo is creating new hot spots where there’s little to no support for patients, responders and officials say, as health workers admit there could still be a long way to go in fighting the disease that has killed over 4,000 people.
Oct 7, 2026
BBC: Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreads
Kenya has confirmed its first ever case of Ebola – a Kenyan citizen who has been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the past seven years.
Oct 7, 2026
CIDRAP: DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 cases, with 48% death rate
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has now topped 8,000 cases, with officials confirming 8,067 cases and 3,901 deaths since mid-May, for a 48% case-fatality rate (CFR). The outbreak is the second-largest in history, but the fastest-growing on record.
Oct 1, 2026
Reuters: WHO says Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to two new health zones
The World Health Organization said on Friday that the Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to two additional health zones, bringing the total number affected to 63 across seven provinces.
Sep 28, 2026