DRC Faces Record Ebola Outbreak Amid Ongoing Humanitarian Challenges

The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing its largest recorded Ebola outbreak, with 4,665 confirmed cases and 2,184 deaths reported as of August 12, 2026. The Bundibugyo virus has spread across 54 health zones in six provinces, leading the WHO to declare it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Ongoing insecurity, population displacement, and cross-border movements continue to impede response efforts and heighten the risk of further spread.