- Cross-border Ebola epidemic expands across DRC, Kenya, and Uganda
- A shared regional Ebola outbreak has begun, with the epicenter located in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- An Ebola outbreak has begun in the DRC, with the epicenter located in Bunia, requiring regional border monitoring and disease control responses involving multiple countries like Uganda, Nigeria, and South Sudan.
- Ebola infection spread from DRC to neighboring Uganda, monitored by WHO and IRC.
IRC monitors the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the country, which is centered in the eastern province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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What happened
IRC monitors the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the country, which is centered in the eastern province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.WHO is leading the international response and securing emergency funding for the Ebola outbreak in the DRC.1 source
UN and IMC coordinate international response to the Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province.1 source
- Nonprofit monitors Ebola outbreak overseas.Sub-event
WHO is sponsoring a trial to combat the Ebola outbreak in the DRC.1 source
Ebola outbreak in DRC caused over 70 infections.1 source
DRC reports multiple outbreak cases and seeks regional cooperation via the African Union.1 source
Ebola outbreak in the DRC centered in Bunia.1 source
IRC monitors the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the eastern province of DRC.1 source
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Ebola infection spread from DRC to neighboring Uganda, monitored by WHO and IRC.Also in this story
- Gilead's drug offers potential treatment for the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda.
- Uganda closes its border with DRC and WHO monitors the Bundibugyo strain outbreak.
Within Cross-border Ebola epidemic expands across DRC, Kenya, and Uganda
The entities involved
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International Rescue Committee
non-profit organization in the USA
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
country in Central Africa
- Félix Tshisekedi leads the Democratic Republic of the Congo through political tensions and crises while facing opposition over constitutional term limits and calls for dialogue.
- Rwanda-backed M23 groups operate in the DRC; sanctions are imposed on mineral exploitation; peace accords are being brokered between the two nations.
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Africa
continent
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Bunia
Bunia is a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is the capital of the province of Ituri.
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Related events
- Ebola virus strain is reported in both Uganda and DRC as of June 1, 2026.
- An Ebola case has been linked to travel originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo into Kenya.
- Health officials are monitoring disease outbreaks in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- A US citizen with Ebola sought treatment in Germany, prompting discussions among US officials regarding international cooperation and border control policies.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- globalsecurity.org
- africanews.com
- globalsecurity.org
- therecord.com
- moderntokyotimes.com
- the-messenger.com
- allafrica.com
- harpers.org
- prokerala.com
- hindustantimes.com
- wtop.com
- thenewsherald.com
- sandiegouniontribune.com
- wkjc.com