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DRC–Uganda Ebola
Updated 20 updatessince 97 outlets
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in over 1,500 deaths, while Uganda has declared itself free of the virus following no new cases since mid-June.
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Ebola Death Toll Surpasses 1,500 in Drc
EscalationEbola death toll in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has now surpassed 1,500, making it the fastest-growing outbreak in history.
19 sources · The Guardian, Trtworld
Ebola Death Toll Surpasses 1,000 in Drc
EscalationEbola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached a staggering death toll of over 1,000, with reports indicating it is the fastest-growing outbreak ever recorded.
22 sources · Zeteo, ABC News
Uganda Declares End to Ebola Outbreak
De-escalationUganda's health minister declared the country free of Ebola on July 28, 2026, after no new cases were recorded since mid-June.
15 sources · Al Jazeera, Reuters
Trump administration announced plans to deport nearly two dozen migrants, including Iranian women, to the Central African Republic, which borders the Democratic Republic of the Congo currently facing a significant Ebola outbreak.
5 sources · New York Times, BBC
Health workers in northeastern Congo are examining the home of a victim identified as Pastor Paluku, believed to be among the first cases in the latest Ebola outbreak.
9 sources · New York Times, Reuters
Health workers in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are warning of imminent supply shortages faced in the Ebola response as border closures hinder access to essential protective equipment.
7 sources · Washington Post, New York Times
Human Rights Watch reported on June 10, 2026, that Rwandan military forces and the M23 armed group conducted a campaign of forced recruitment and abusive detention of thousands in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
4 sources · France 24, Africacenter
U.S. State Department confirmed the allocation of an additional $20 million to combat the Ebola outbreak, which has surged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
6 sources · NPR, New York Times
Ebola Death Toll Surges to 101
ReversalWorld Health Organization reported that the Ebola death toll in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 101, marking a significant increase as the country grapples with its 17th outbreak since the virus was first identified.
4 sources · New York Times, Al Jazeera
Dr. Tedros Adhanom, the Director-General of the World Health Organization, arrived in Uganda on June 8, 2026, and called for the reconsideration of the closure of the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, emphasizing the need for collaboration to combat the Ebola outbreak.
5 sources · NPR, ABC News
Ebola Cases Climb to 598 in DRC
EscalationReports confirm that the total number of Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has climbed to 598, with at least 115 deaths attributed to the outbreak.
4 sources · Reuters, BBC
Confirmed Ebola Cases Reach Nearly 500
EscalationWorld Health Organization officials reported that the confirmed cases of Ebola in Central Africa have surged to nearly 500, with a death toll of 84.
9 sources · BBC, NPR
CDC projects up to 20,000 Ebola cases
EscalationCDC announced new estimates predicting that the Ebola outbreak could affect up to 20,000 people, with the potential for over 2,000 deaths if the situation worsens.
9 sources · NPR, The Guardian
World Health Organization confirmed the outbreak of Bundibugyo ebolavirus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on May 15, 2026, and declared it as part of the ongoing health crisis on May 17, 2026.
5 sources · New York Times, Reuters
Uganda closes DRC border over Ebola
EscalationUganda closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo amid rising concerns about the Ebola outbreak, which has led to eight confirmed cases and one death.
6 sources · New York Times, Reuters
New analysis from the Council on Foreign Relations indicates that the ongoing violence and instability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo significantly exacerbate the Ebola outbreak, complicating health responses.
8 sources · NPR, Business Insider
Deutsche Welle reported on the significance of January's elections in Benin and Uganda within the context of health crises like the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa.
3 sources · Washington Post, DW
Ebola Cases Rise to 64 in DRC
EscalationNumber of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has risen to 64, following the identification of seven new cases.
7 sources · NPR, Reuters
New Ebola Virus Disease outbreak was confirmed in the Bulape Health Zone, Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, marking the 16th outbreak in the region.
7 sources · BBC, New York Times
Nine former directors of the CDC issued a dire warning about the risks posed by recent actions taken by current leadership, particularly regarding the handling of health emergencies like the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa.
5 sources · BBC, Washington Post
- Origin Sep 2, 2025
The story so far
As of July 31, 2026
The mid-2026 Ebola outbreak centered in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has become a cross-border public-health test for DRC and neighboring Uganda. The World Health Organization has confirmed at least 101 deaths in the DRC during the country’s 17th recorded Ebola outbreak, while border controls and insecurity complicate moving people and supplies. What happens along this frontier will determine whether the epidemic is contained locally or risks wider spread.
The arc accelerated as cases climbed and Uganda shut key crossings, prompting WHO Director-General Tedros to urge keeping borders open for health operations. Washington added $20 million to the response even as protective gear began piling up at closed checkpoints, and investigators probed early transmission chains, including a case linked to Pastor Paluku. At the same time, fighting and abuses tied to M23 and Rwandan forces in eastern DRC have hampered access and contact tracing.
Uganda has now declared itself Ebola-free after more than six weeks without a new case, easing immediate cross-border alarm but leaving the core outbreak in the DRC to manage. The milestone arrives after months of friction over border closures and supply routes, underscoring that coordinated surveillance and safe humanitarian corridors remain central to the response.
Disagreement persists over whether strict closures saved lives or starved the response of protective equipment and staff; WHO pushed for calibrated reopening while Ugandan authorities defended restrictions. Rights groups warn that abuses and displacement in the DRC are undermining control efforts, and a separate U.S. plan to deport migrants to the Central African Republic, which borders the DRC, has drawn scrutiny for potential public-health risks.
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