Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Outbreak Situation Report #23

Emergency Manager's Weekly Report

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Global Highlights

· As of October 26^th, the World Health Organization (WHO) is reporting cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria and France. Below is the breakdown:

o There are 10,730 cases (10,172 confirmed, 557 suspected & 1 probable).

o There are 4,933 deaths (4,932 confirmed & 1 probable).

o A total of 2,727 patients have recovered.

· The UN Migration Agency has supported more than 48.2 million health screenings at points of entry and control across affected and at-risk countries since the beginning of the response.

· The latest EU Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (ECDC) threat assessment has concluded that the likelihood of infection for people from Europe living in or travelling to affected areas in Kenya and Nigeria is low, provided they follow recommended precautions. The likelihood of the virus spreading further in Europe is considered very low, and the overall risk to the EU/EEA population therefore remains very low.

Nigeria Highlights:

· The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on October 20^th, reported one laboratory-confirmed imported case of Ebola in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja:

o The case developed symptoms on October 7th, and four days after arriving in Nigeria, sought care in Abuja on October 11^th.

o The case is currently in isolation and receiving medical care.

o 44 contacts had been identified and are being monitored.

o As of October 24^th, the Africa CDC reported that there was no validated information yet that this case travelled to the DRC.

· The NCDC convened their first Incident Management Meeting on October 21^st. NCDC teams were immediately dispatched and are conducting case management and response activities, prioritizing enhanced surveillance, contact tracing, infection prevention and control, and coordinated risk communication.

· The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on October 23^rd provided laboratory reagents and consumables to support 500 PCR tests, which strengthened laboratory capacity.

· The Nigerian government’s priorities as of October 27^th are:

o Contact tracing and monitoring.

o Mobilization of laboratory testing kits.

o Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and essential supplies to high-risk States.

o Investigation led by the Port Health Services with other aviation stakeholders.

· The Africa CDC reported on October 26^th that the Ebola patient was medically evacuated to Switzerland:

o The patient was accompanied by her spouse, who remains without symptoms.

o The patient was stable and showing clinical improvement at the time of evacuation.

· The ECDC reported on October 27^th that they have increased their efforts to support investigations and local response by sending a team of ECDC experts.

Kenya Highlights:

· On October 23^rd, the Kenya Ministry of Health (Kenya MOH) reported that a 65-year-old woman who contracted Ebola has died:

o Seven patients continue to receive care.

o All nine cases remain within one cluster, with no evidence of community spread.

· The Kenya MOH reported on October 26^th that the first 20 contacts have completed the 21-day monitoring and are returning home in good health.

Democratic Republic of the Congo Highlights:

· As of October 23^rd, the outbreak has spread to an eighth province.

· On October 24^th a nurse working in the outbreak response was killed in Bafwasende, Tshopo Province:

o The health worker was reportedly attacked by protesters, while a school principal supporting the response was seriously injured.

· Also on October 24^th, a health centre in Kisangani was looted, with medical supplies stolen and a health worker assaulted and temporarily detained.

· WHO on October 25^th reported that in Isiro, Haut-Uele Province, the capacity of the Ebola Treatment Centre has been expanded.

· On October 24^th, to strengthen the outbreak response WHO provided 25 motorbikes, seven tricycles and 30 vests to support surveillance and response activities across seven health areas, including mining sites in Haut-Uele. These vehicles will help response teams reach mining communities and strengthen efforts to detect and interrupt transmission.

· The Tumaini vaccine launch began on October 24rd in the Ituri province and on October 24^th in Bunia. This trial begins with an evaluation of Ervebo, with Bundibugyo-specific vaccine candidates expected to join the adaptive trial platform.

· The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance (OCHA) on October 23^rd reported that in Sud-Kivu more than 210,000 people received humanitarian assistance in September 2026.

· As of October 26^th, the World Food Programme (WFP) reported that at least 3.5 million people in the Ebola affected areas face crisis-level hunger or worse.

· Since the outbreak began, the UN Humanitarian Air Service has managed 1,255 flights, which has transported over 10,200 passengers and 153 tons of critical cargo.

Sources:

· West and Central Africa: Latest Events at a glance (20–26 October 2026)

· Disease Outbreak News: Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya and Nigeria (23 October 2026)

· Multi-Country Ebola Bundibugyo Outbreak Update n°23

· 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

1. Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention Twitter Page

· WHO African Region Twitter Page

· OCHA DRC Twitter Page

· European Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Bluesky Page