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DR Congo: Ebola Outbreak, DRC and Region, Situation Report #8, June 24, 2026
By International Medical Corps at ReliefWeb
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
. FAST FACTS On May 15, the DRC officially declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD), later to be confirmed as the Bundibugyo strain. As of June 23, 1,094 confirmed cases and 277 confirmed deaths had been reported in the DRC, with 20 confirmed cases and two confirmed deaths in Uganda. In the
Key takeaway As of June 23, 1,094 confirmed cases and 277 confirmed deaths had been reported in the DRC, with 20 confirmed cases and two confirmed deaths in Uganda.
Why this matters
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with cases also reported in Uganda, poses significant challenges for regional health systems and humanitarian responders. The fact that cases have been confirmed in multiple provinces in the DRC, including Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu, highlights the need for a coordinated and multifaceted response. International Medical Corps' efforts to support case management, infection prevention and control, and risk communication in 71 facilities across the region are critical in this context. The organization's hub-and-spoke model, which provides case-management support and strengthens IPC in referring health facilities, is particularly noteworthy. As the outbreak continues to evolve, it will be essential to monitor the effectiveness of these efforts and to ensure that resources are being allocated efficiently to support the most vulnerable populations. The involvement of key donors, such as the US Department of State and DG ECHO, underscores the importance of sustained international support for Ebola response efforts in the region.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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What is this story about? . FAST FACTS On May 15, the DRC officially declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD), later to be confirmed as the Bundibugyo strain. As of June 23, 1,094 confirmed cases and 277 confirmed deaths had been reported in the DRC, with 20 confirmed cases and two confirmed deaths in Uganda. In the
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