DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 8,000 cases, DRC health institute reports
29 September 2026
DR Congo has recorded 8,067 Ebola cases and 3,901 deaths, a fatality rate of 48.4 per cent, according to the report of the DRC's public health institute published on 28 September 2026 and carried by Al Jazeera. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, was declared on 15 May 2026. The World Health Organization's outbreak notice of 10 September, with data as of 7 September, recorded 6,778 confirmed cases and 3,269 deaths and called it the largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded in DR Congo. WHO says the outbreak is far from over. The United States announced a further $267 million against a global target of $2 billion.
Cases reported (DRC report, 28 Sep):
8,067
Deaths (DRC report, 28 Sep):
3,901
Fatality rate:
48.4 per cent
Virus:
Bundibugyo
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