Congo Ebola outbreak explodes to 4,665 cases, 2,184 deaths

…579 cases, 304 deaths recorded in one week as outbreak spreads to six provinces
By Chioma Obinna
The deadly Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has escalated sharply, with 4,665 confirmed cases and 2,184 deaths recorded as of August 12, 2026, raising fresh concerns over the risk of international spread.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said the outbreak, which began in Mongbwalu health zone in Ituri Province, has now spread to 54 health zones across six provinces — Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uélé, Tshopo and Bas-Uélé.
The 46.8 per cent crude case fatality ratio underscores the severity of the outbreak, which WHO descri...