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DR Congo - Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease outbreak Affected provinces: Ituri, North Kivu,South Kivu, Tshopo and Haut-Uélé (as of 11 August 2026 )
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· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on the outbreak can be found through ReliefWeb, which provides updates on the situation as of 11 August 2026.
An outbreak of Ebola virus disease has been reported in the region, specifically in the Bundibugyo area of the DR Congo. Several provinces are affected by this outbreak. The provinces of Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu are among those impacted.
Additionally, Tshopo and Haut-Uélé have also been affected. Further information on the outbreak can be found through ReliefWeb, which provides updates on the situation as of 11 August 2026.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 1 min
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