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DR Congo: Ebola in Mongbwalu and Rwampara Epidemiological Trends, Community Perceptions and Challenges to Community Engagement in the Response
By Mercy Corps ReliefWeb
· June 16, 2026
· 1 min read
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . The Ebola virus disease outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, continues to spread in eastern DRC, marked by sustained geographical expansion and persistent operational challenges. As of 13 June 2026, health authorities had reported 782 confi
Key takeaway As of 13 June 2026, health authorities had reported 782 confirmed cases and 181 confirmed deaths, representing an increase of 267 cases (+51.
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Category: disaster Published: June 16, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . The Ebola virus disease outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, continues to spread in eastern DRC, marked by sustained geographical expansion and persistent operational challenges. As of 13 June 2026, health authorities had reported 782 confi
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