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UNICEF Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak Flash Update No. 2 (Democratic Republic of the Congo & Uganda), 5 June 2026
By UN Children's Fund at ReliefWeb
· June 8, 2026
· 2 min read
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . Highlights: · As of 2 June, the DRC had reported 363 confirmed cases and 62 confirmed deaths, while Uganda had reported 15 confirmed cases and 1 death[1]. The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo Ebola virus, for which there is no approved vaccin
Key takeaway Highlights: · As of 2 June, the DRC had reported 363 confirmed cases and 62 confirmed deaths, while Uganda had reported 15 confirmed cases and 1 death[1].
Why this matters
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda poses significant challenges due to the geographic expansion of the disease and operational complexities. With 363 confirmed cases and 62 confirmed deaths in the DRC, and 15 confirmed cases and 1 death in Uganda, the situation requires a robust response. UNICEF's six-month response plan targeting 3.7 million people in the DRC is a crucial step, and the delivery of 150 metric tons of supplies and deployment of staff and community health workers will help address the crisis. The fact that a growing number of patients are recovering, with 6 people in the DRC and 2 people in Uganda discharged from Ebola Treatment Centers, highlights the importance of seeking medical care. The funding gap of $17.4 million for UNICEF's response efforts is a concern, and securing the remaining funds will be essential to support the ongoing response and ultimately contain the outbreak.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 8, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . Highlights: · As of 2 June, the DRC had reported 363 confirmed cases and 62 confirmed deaths, while Uganda had reported 15 confirmed cases and 1 death[1]. The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo Ebola virus, for which there is no approved vaccin
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