WHO says 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in Congo
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported 906 suspected cases of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with 223 suspected deaths under investigation. The outbreak has also affected Uganda, where seven confirmed cases have been reported, including one death. The WHO emphasized the need for early care to reduce fatality rates, as there are currently no approved vaccines or therapies for this strain of the virus.
- ▪There are 906 suspected cases of Ebola in the DRC, including 223 suspected deaths.
- ▪125 confirmed cases of Ebola have been reported in the DRC, with 17 confirmed deaths.
- ▪Seven confirmed cases of Ebola have been reported in Uganda, three of which were imported from the DRC.
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WHO says 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in CongoSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThere have also been seven confirmed cases of Ebola in Uganda, three of which were imported from the DRC, and one death.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 29, 2026, 05:49 PMUpdated May 29, 2026, 06:02 PMListenGENEVA – The World Health Organization (WHO) said on May 29 that there are 906 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), including 223 suspected deaths that are being investigated.An outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola is continuing in the DRC, with cases also reported in Uganda.There have been 125 confirmed cases of Ebola in the DRC, including 17 confirmed deaths in Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu.There have…
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