DRC reports record number of single-day Ebola cases outbreak hits 1-month mark
Summary
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reported a record number of new Ebola cases in one day, with 72 new cases confirmed on June 13, 2026. The outbreak has lasted one month, resulting in 782 cases and 181 deaths, mostly in three northeastern provinces. Neighboring Uganda has also reported cases linked to the DRC outbreak.Key Facts
- On June 13, 2026, the DRC reported 72 new Ebola cases, the highest daily increase since the outbreak began.
- Total cases in the DRC have reached 782, with 181 deaths in the past month.
- The outbreak mainly affects the northeastern provinces of Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu.
- Two new health zones, Nia-Nia (Ituri) and Mabalako (North Kivu), reported cases for the first time.
- Only 56.5% of people who had contact with Ebola patients are being tracked, below the 90%-95% target needed to control the spread.
- There are challenges with community cooperation and shortages of medicines and supplies in the DRC.
- Uganda has 19 confirmed cases and 2 deaths, mostly linked to transmission from the DRC.
- The US government pledged $50 million to help develop vaccines and treatments against the Ebola strain causing the outbreak.
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