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Ebola outbreak kills more than 5,300 people in DR Congo

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Briefings

A 2026 report indicates the Bundibugyo Ebola strain has spread to Kenya and Uganda, while two cases in Nigeria were cleared. This finding marks a significant expansion of the outbreak beyond the initial DR Congo hotspot, with limited data on total deaths or specific geographic spread patterns.

Key points

• The Bundibugyo strain has spread to Kenya and Uganda.
• Two cases in Nigeria returned negative results.

Context

This finding expands the known geographic range of the Bundibugyo strain, which originated in DR Congo in 2024. The 2026 update provides the latest confirmed cases and cleared cases for the current outbreak cycle.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to confirmed cases and cleared cases; total deaths are unknown. Geographic spread patterns beyond Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria are not documented.

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