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Ebola Outbreak: Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda - Externl Update 4 June 2026
By UN High Commissioner for Refugees at ReliefWeb
· June 11, 2026
· 2 min read
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . Overview of the outbreak • A new Ebola virus disease outbreak was declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on 15 May and as of 2 June, WHO has reported 344 confirmed cases, six recoveries and 60 deaths, including two internally disp
Key takeaway • Uganda has also reported 15 confirmed Ebola cases, including two recoveries and one death.
Why this matters
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda poses significant challenges for humanitarian relief efforts, particularly in eastern DRC where over 2 million forcibly displaced people reside. The affected areas are close to refugee camps and sites, increasing the risk of transmission among vulnerable populations. The lack of approved vaccines or therapeutics for the Bundibugyo virus further complicates response efforts. Persistent conflict and insecurity in the region have weakened local health systems and reduced humanitarian access, making it difficult to track and contain the outbreak. The situation in Uganda, where reception and transit centers are operating above capacity, also raises concerns about the potential for further spread. The work of organizations like UNHCR and its partners to decongest these facilities and relocate individuals to settlements is critical in mitigating the risk of transmission. Effective coordination among relief organizations and governments will be essential in responding to this outbreak.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 11, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . Overview of the outbreak • A new Ebola virus disease outbreak was declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on 15 May and as of 2 June, WHO has reported 344 confirmed cases, six recoveries and 60 deaths, including two internally disp
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