Africa CDC Confirms New Ebola Outbreak In Congo's Ituri Province
On Friday, May 15, 2026, Africa CDC confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province and called for urgent action to strengthen cross-border surveillance.[1]
Authorities report 246 suspected Ebola cases and 65 deaths, including four deaths among laboratory-confirmed cases.[1] Most cases are concentrated in the Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones, and there are suspected cases in the provincial capital, Bunia.[1]
This is Congo's 17th Ebola outbreak since 1976.[1] It follows an outbreak that ended about five months ago and that recorded 43 deaths.[1]
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- On Friday, May 15, 2026, Africa CDC confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province.
- Authorities report 246 suspected Ebola cases and 65 deaths, with four deaths among laboratory-confirmed cases.
- Cases are concentrated in Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones, with suspected cases also reported in Bunia.
- Africa CDC is calling an urgent meeting with Congo, Uganda, South Sudan and others to reinforce cross-border surveillance and response.
- This is Congo's 17th Ebola outbreak since 1976 and follows an outbreak that ended about five months ago after 43 deaths.
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May 15, 2026