Summary
Africa’s Ebola outbreak has exceeded 10,000 reported cases, with most in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo species, for which no approved vaccine or treatment is available, and cases have also been reported in Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda.Key Facts
- DRC health authorities reported 10,060 infections and 4,887 deaths since the virus was first detected there in May 2026.
- The DRC said this is the deadliest Ebola outbreak in its history.
- The World Health Organization described containment as a complex task because the outbreak spans eastern, western and central Africa.
- Uganda recorded 20 cases and two deaths before the WHO declared it Ebola-free in late August.
- Kenya reported its first Ebola case on October 6 and has recorded two deaths.
- Nigeria confirmed one case in a Swiss woman who had travelled to Uganda; authorities identified 53 of her contacts.
- The patient developed symptoms on October 7, sought care in Abuja on October 11 and tested positive for Bundibugyo Ebola on October 20.
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