WHO Reports Ebola Bundibugyo Outbreak Expanding Geographically

The World Health Organization has reported a geographic expansion of the Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak, with imported cases now confirmed in Kenya and Nigeria, alongside sustained high-level transmission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As of October 20, 2026, the DRC has recorded 9,704 confirmed cases and 4,687 deaths. The presence of imported cases and high community deaths highlight ongoing challenges in early detection and access to care, though WHO advises against travel or trade restrictions.