Democratic Republic of the Congo & Kenya Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Outbreak Situation Report #22
Global Highlights
· As of October 15th, the World Health Organization (WHO) is reporting cases in the DRC, Uganda, Kenya and France. Below is the breakdown:
o There are 9,653 cases (9,300 confirmed, 334 suspected & 1 probable).
o There are 4,482 deaths (4,481 confirmed & 1 probable).
o A total of 2,505 patients have recovered.
· The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) reported as of October 11th that 660 volunteers have been mobilized to conduct safe and dignified burials for Ebola victims. Over 25,000 burials have occurred.
Kenya Highlights:
· The Kenya Ministry of Health (MOH) is reporting three confirmed cases as of October 16th:
o 2 people are receiving supportive care.
o 1 person has died.
o 127 of 130 contacts have been traced and are in quarantine.
o There is no evidence of community transmission.
· A total of 685,027 travelers have been screened as of October 15th.
· The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) is reporting the following activities:
o 1,200 KRCS volunteers are supporting health officials with screening at points of entry and helping communities understand the virus.
o They have also been delivering food and essential supplies to support people in quarantine at the National Police Service Hospital.
o On October 16th, the KRCS has activated five Safe and Dignified Burial teams.
Democratic Republic of the Congo Highlights:
· The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance (OCHA) on October 8th that at least 6.1 million people have benefited from at least one form of humanitarian assistance between January to July 2026.
· The World Health Organization (WHO) reported on October 9th the following accomplishments:
o The Ebola Treatment Centre in Isiro has expanded to 50 beds in collaboration with the Doctors without Borders.
o Research vaccination of frontline workers using the ERVEBO vaccine has been launched in the Haut-Uélé Province.
o WHO has delivered medicines and medical equipment to support essential health services in Isiro.
· On October 14th, WHO has delivered an additional ton of medical supplies.
· The DRCs Ministry of Public Health, Hygiene and Social Welfare (DRC MOH) on October 15th reported that the Congolese government has only been able to trace $220 million in funds from international donors provided for Ebola response.
· On October 16th, OCHA reported that the resurgence of armed violence in the territory of Djugu, in Ituri, has triggered the displacement of more than 24,000 people in September 2026. Insecurity has also forced several partners to suspend some of their activities.
Sources:
· WHO Ebola outbreak - DRC 2026 Website
· DRCs Ministry of Public Health, Hygiene and Social Welfare Twitter Page
· Kenya Ministry of Health Twitter Page
· Kenya Red Cross Society Twitter Page
· WHO African Region Twitter Page
· UN Senior Coordinator Twitter Page
· OCHA DRC Twitter Page
· IFRC Africa Twitter Page
Resources:
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Uganda | Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak and EU response - DG ECHO Daily Map | 06/10/2026 (New)
CDC Health Advisory: Ebola Disease Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
ECDC, Ebola disease
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