Overview
- DRC authorities reported that confirmed cases reached 635 and deaths 127 in the latest updates, with infections concentrated in Ituri and 19 confirmed cases also recorded in Uganda.
- The World Health Organization has deployed more than 100 experts to eastern DRC, called the regional risk high for sub‑Saharan Africa, and says global risk remains low.
- No vaccine or specific treatment is authorized for the Bundibugyo variant, so response relies on isolation of cases, contact tracing, safe burials and basic clinical care.
- Armed conflict and attacks on health workers in Ituri, Djugu, Irumu and Mambasa are blocking access for teams and slowing contact‑tracing and case management, with tracing rates reported around 61–64 percent.
- International coordination is increasing: the US announced an additional $20 million for the response and partners are scaling technical and financial support as officials warn the outbreak could spread to neighbouring states.