Source: European Union 2 Published on: 2026-05-29
This page is updated as more information becomes available. It was last updated 29 May 9:00.
As of 28 May 2026, the outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus is still affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda.
On 26 May, the Ministry of Health of DRC published the latest updated figures and reported 121 confirmed cases (including 17 deaths) and 1 077 suspected cases (including 246 deaths) in Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. Additionally, Uganda has reported seven confirmed cases, including one death. Three of these cases were linked to travel from DRC.
Although information remains limited, we assess the likelihood of infection for people living in the EU/EEA to be very low. ECDC continues to monitor the situation closely and will update its assessment as new information becomes available.
A weekly update on this outbreak is available in the weekly communicable disease threats report.
Areas affected by the ongoing Ebola disease outbreak
Key information and resources
Ebola disease interim case definition for reporting in the EU/EEA
This case definition aims to classify Ebola disease cases for epidemiological purpose and relies on clinical, epidemiological, laboratory and high-risk exposure criteria.
Laboratory guidance and resources
Laboratory guidance and resources to support EU/EEA countries’ laboratory preparedness and response to the 2026 Ebola disease outbreak in DRC, caused by Bundibugyo virus (BDBV).
Questions and answers about the current outbreak of Ebola disease
Basic facts about the current Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
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