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DR Congo: Multi-Country Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak Situation Report No. 8 (29 June - 5 July 2026)
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· July 10, 2026
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Key takeaway As of early July, the number of confirmed cases in the DRC has exceeded 1,500.
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a significant outbreak of Ebola disease has been reported. The cases are caused by the Bundibugyo virus. As of early July, the number of confirmed cases in the DRC has exceeded 1,500.
In a neighboring country, Uganda, the situation is being closely monitored. As of the latest reports, Uganda has confirmed a total of 20 cases of Ebola disease. No new cases were reported in Uganda during the most recent reporting period.
Further information on the outbreak is available from the World Health Organization and other reliable sources, including Situation Report No. 8, which covers the period from 29 June to 5 July 2026.
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Category: disaster Published: July 10, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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