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DR Congo: Bundibugyo Virus Disease Outbreak | Situation Report, Issue No. 62 – July 18, 2026
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention , ReliefWeb
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STATUS • The outbreak remains concentrated in the DRC, accounting for 99% (2,344/2,364) of confirmed cases and deaths (930/932) —within the country, Ituriis the epicentre, while Nord-Kivu (230) is the main second hotspot • The ove
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Key takeaway 4%) remains high, reflecting late presentation and constrained access to care.
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Category: disaster Published: July 22, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STATUS • The outbreak remains concentrated in the DRC, accounting for 99% (2,344/2,364) of confirmed cases and deaths (930/932) —within the country, Ituriis the epicentre, while Nord-Kivu (230) is the main second hotspot • The ove
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