As of 17 June 2026, the Bundibugyo Virus Disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has reached 915 confirmed cases and 210 deaths.
The situation remains serious, with continued transmission reported in eastern DRC. Ituri Province remains the epicentre of the outbreak, accounting for the majority of confirmed cases in the country. The main affected health zones include Bunia, Mongbwalu and Rwampara.
North Kivu has reported fewer cases than Ituri, but a higher case fatality rate, particularly in Katwa and Beni. This underlines the need for continued attention to early detection, safe referral, quality care and infection prevention and control.
In Uganda, 19 confirmed cases and two deaths have been reported to date. No new cases have been reported in Uganda since 5 June 2026. Active surveillance, case search and traveller screening remain ongoing, particularly in the Kampala Metropolitan Area and at key points of entry.
Africa CDC continues to work closely with affected Member States, WHO and partners to strengthen outbreak control measures. Priority areas include surveillance, contact tracing, laboratory testing, case management, infection prevention and control, risk communication, community engagement and cross-border coordination.
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Current operational challenges include gaps in contact tracing, shortages of personal protective equipment and essential medical supplies, limited ambulance capacity, and community concerns around isolation, post-mortem testing and household decontamination. Africa CDC and partners are supporting national and local authorities to address these constraints and reinforce response capacity where transmission remains active.
A 90-day cross-border operational incident plan has been endorsed between DRC and Uganda. Joint operational planning is ongoing to strengthen coordination, surveillance and response capacity in border areas.
Africa CDC and WHO do not recommend restrictions on travel or trade. The focus remains on rapid detection, safe care, screening, contact follow-up, infection prevention and control, and trusted community engagement.
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“Communities are central to stopping this outbreak. The response will only succeed if people trust the information they receive, know where to seek care, and feel that response teams are working with them. Africa CDC is supporting Member States to strengthen surveillance, testing, infection prevention and control, and community engagement so that transmission is interrupted as quickly and safely as possible.”
