HealthWorldHOTTuesday, May 19, 2026

Ebola Death Toll in DR Congo Rises to 223, Uganda Confirms Cases and Fatality

TLDR

Congo Ebola: 223 dead, 906 cases; Bundibugyo variant.
Uganda: 9 cases, 1 death; two months outbreak.
Attack: 200+ escaped health center; 18 confirmed cases.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a significant Ebola outbreak, with the death toll now standing at 100 individuals. Over 400 people have been infected, according to reports from the African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The World Health Organization declared a public health emergency last Sunday due to the escalating situation. The highly virulent Bundibugyo variant of the virus has been identified, and cases have also emerged in neighboring Uganda. In response, authorities have advised the public on preventative measures, including avoiding high-risk gatherings, and have reportedly moved to close Congo's borders.

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Update #3\u00b7 May 30 · 11:31 AM

As of May 30, 223 lives have been claimed by the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the total number of confirmed cases reaching 906. The World Health Organization reports that the outbreak, which began approximately two months ago in eastern Congo, has now spread to Uganda, where 9 cases have been identified, resulting in 1 death.

Update #2\u00b7 May 25 · 6:47 AM

In Congo, a health center housing suspected Ebola patients was attacked on May 25, 2026, leading to the escape of over 200 individuals. 18 of these escapees have since been confirmed as Ebola cases. The incident occurred in Mongbwalu city.

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