The Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has intensified, becoming the largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded in the country, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said.
WHO, in a statement issued on Saturday, said the outbreak had spread to five provinces, affecting 49 health zones, with sustained transmission, rising infections and increasing deaths reported nationwide.
According to the organisation, as of July 30, 2026, the DRC had recorded 3,605 confirmed cases, including 1,587 deaths, representing a case fatality ratio of 44 per cent.
The outbreak, initially confined to Mongbwalu Health Zone in Ituri Province, has expanded to North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uélé and Tshopo provinces, increasing concerns over further transmission.
WHO said authorities recorded the highest weekly figures so far during epidemiological week 30, with 567 new cases and 296 deaths, highlighting the worsening public health emergency.
