DR Congo Ebola outbreak reaches 8 442 confirmed cases and 4 080 deaths, ECDC reports

3 October 2026

On 3 October 2026 the Democratic Republic of the Congo reported a total of 8 442 confirmed Ebola cases, including 4 080 related deaths (data up to 2 October). That is 66 new cases and 38 deaths since the previous report. Ituri remains the worst-hit province with 6 370 cases and 2 933 deaths; North Kivu has 1 657 cases and 979 deaths. Overall, 64 of 167 health zones across seven provinces are affected. The outbreak is caused by Bundibugyo virus. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control says a healthcare worker who tested positive on 29 September was evacuated to the Netherlands.