Overview
- Africa CDC, which confirmed the outbreak Friday, reported about 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths concentrated in the Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones in Ituri.
- DRC officials said early sequencing points to the Bundibugyo virus, and labs in Kinshasa detected Ebola in 13 of 20 samples, with no approved vaccine available for this strain unlike the Zaire-targeted Ervebo doses.
- Uganda reported an imported case in Kampala that ended in a death, and health officials said contacts were traced and quarantined with no local transmission confirmed.
- WHO released $500,000, sent supplies and teams to Bunia, and Africa CDC convened a high‑level meeting with DRC, Uganda and South Sudan to reinforce cross‑border surveillance and response.
- Response teams face delays because roads are poor, armed groups restrict movement and mining hubs drive daily travel, which raises the risk for families seeking care and safe burials.