WHO Reports 515 Confirmed Ebola Cases and 91 Deaths in Democratic Republic of Congo

The World Health Organization reported 515 confirmed cases of Bundibugyo virus disease and 91 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo as of June 6, 2026. The outbreak has spread across Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces, with cross-border transmission reaching Uganda. WHO figures do not support claims that Congo has recorded more than 6,000 confirmed cases and nearly 3,000 deaths. Health authorities are expanding testing, tracing contacts, and coordinating emergency measures despite security challenges affecting the response.