Ebola in DRC: over 6,000 cases and nearly 3,000 deaths

As of August 31, 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 6,041 cases of Ebola, with 2,911 deaths and 1,366 recoveries. The outbreak, declared on May 15, affects six provinces, with Ituri as the epicenter. Armed conflicts and difficulties in accessing care complicate the fight against the virus's spread, while the WHO estimates that transmission remains intense.