Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo Continues Rapid Expansion, Becomes Second-Largest on Record

An ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has become the second-largest Ebola outbreak on record, with multiple key response indicators remaining below target. As of October 31, the DRC reported 10,467 confirmed cases and 5,103 confirmed deaths. The outbreak, declared on May 15, has spread to seven provinces, with Ituri province accounting for 84% of cases.