Bunia (ituri) — Ebola outbreak in DRC intensifies
Bunia (ituri)
In Bunia (ituri), 17 indexed humanitarian signal(s). Lead fact: “Ebola outbreak in DRC intensifies”. Status: escalating. Average confidence 84%.
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Timeline
6 Aug 2026, 06:03
Visit of the WHO Director-General in DRC
The WHO Director-General visited the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the country is facing its 17th Ebola outbreak, with over 3,800 cases and 1,751 deaths recorded since May 15.
6 Aug 2026, 06:03
Decrease in international aid in DRC
The decrease in international aid undermines the support for the most vulnerable in eastern DRC, where the Ebola epidemic is ongoing.
6 Aug 2026, 06:03
A new 100-bed treatment center inaugurated in Bunia to strengthen the response against Ebola
A 100-bed treatment center has been inaugurated in Bunia to enhance the response to Ebola outbreaks in the Ituri region.
6 Aug 2026, 06:03
Ituri province remains the epicenter of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the DRC, with 2,988 confirmed cases and 1,238 deaths reported as of July 27, 2026.
6 Aug 2026, 06:03
Ebola outbreak in DRC intensifies
The Ebola outbreak, declared on May 15, is intensifying with a continuous increase in cases and deaths, affecting several provinces including Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele, and Tshopo.
6 Aug 2026, 06:03
Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo
On July 29, 2026, the DRC reported a total of 3,442 confirmed cases of Ebola, with 1,521 deaths. 797 patients are hospitalized in isolation, and 82 new cases have been recorded.
6 Aug 2026, 06:03
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo shows no signs of slowing down, with 3,605 confirmed cases and nearly 1,500 deaths in just 11 weeks.
6 Aug 2026, 06:03
New Ebola treatment centre opens in Ituri Province
A new 100-bed Ebola treatment centre opened in the town of Bunia in Ituri Province to help address the growing number of patients.
Linked events
Visit of the WHO Director-General in DRC
The WHO Director-General visited the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the country is facing its 17th Ebola outbreak, with over 3,800 cases and 1,751 deaths recorded since May 15.
Bunia · ituri··1 source(s)
Decrease in international aid in DRC
The decrease in international aid undermines the support for the most vulnerable in eastern DRC, where the Ebola epidemic is ongoing.
Mongbwalu · ituri··1 source(s)
A new 100-bed treatment center inaugurated in Bunia to strengthen the response against Ebola
A 100-bed treatment center has been inaugurated in Bunia to enhance the response to Ebola outbreaks in the Ituri region.
Bunia · ituri··1 source(s)
Ebola Outbreak in Ituri
Ituri province remains the epicenter of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the DRC, with 2,988 confirmed cases and 1,238 deaths reported as of July 27, 2026.
Bunia · ituri··1 source(s)
Ebola outbreak in DRC intensifies
The Ebola outbreak, declared on May 15, is intensifying with a continuous increase in cases and deaths, affecting several provinces including Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele, and Tshopo.
Bunia · ituri··1 source(s)
Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo
On July 29, 2026, the DRC reported a total of 3,442 confirmed cases of Ebola, with 1,521 deaths. 797 patients are hospitalized in isolation, and 82 new cases have been recorded.
Ituri · ituri··1 source(s)
Ebola Outbreak in DRC
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo shows no signs of slowing down, with 3,605 confirmed cases and nearly 1,500 deaths in just 11 weeks.
Bunia · ituri··1 source(s)
New Ebola treatment centre opens in Ituri Province
A new 100-bed Ebola treatment centre opened in the town of Bunia in Ituri Province to help address the growing number of patients.
Bunia · ituri··1 source(s)
Strengthening Ebola Diagnosis at the Border with Uganda
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda have strengthened Ebola diagnostic capacity in Kasenyi through a mobile laboratory, allowing for rapid results and better case management.
Kasenyi · ituri··1 source(s)
New Ebola treatment centre opens in Bunia
A new 100-bed Ebola treatment centre opened in Bunia, Ituri Province, to address the growing number of patients amid the outbreak.
Bunia · ituri··1 source(s)
Ebola diagnosis strengthened at the DRC-Uganda border
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda have strengthened Ebola diagnostic capacity in Kasenyi, a strategic crossing point, through the deployment of a mobile laboratory. This allows for rapid confirmation of suspected cases and improves epidemic response.
Tchomia · ituri··1 source(s)
Construction of an Ebola treatment center in Bunia
The largest Ebola treatment center in the country is under construction in Bunia to address the current outbreak.
Bunia · ituri··1 source(s)
Ebola Response: New Treatment Center in Rwankole
A new Treatment Center has been opened in Rwankole, Ituri province, to strengthen the response against Ebola.
Ituri · ituri··1 source(s)
Ongoing Ebola outbreak in Ituri
An Ebola outbreak is ongoing in Ituri, with approximately 88% of confirmed cases in this province. The lethality is estimated between 25% and 50%. Cases have also been reported in Sud-Kivu and Nord-Kivu.
Ituri · ituri··1 source(s)
Inauguration of a new Ebola treatment center in Bunia
A new Ebola treatment center (CTE) with 100 beds was inaugurated on Tuesday in Bunia, the provincial capital of Ituri. The inauguration ceremony was organized by the military governor in the presence of the director general of Africa CDC.
Bunia · ituri··1 source(s)
Strengthening coordination against Ebola in Ituri
Governor Gaby Kasongo is strengthening coordination with Africa CDC and WHO in the response to Ebola.
Ituri · ituri··1 source(s)
Ebola outbreak intensifies in DRC
The Ebola outbreak, officially declared on May 15, is intensifying with sustained transmission and a continuous increase in cases and deaths. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo variant, has spread to five provinces, including Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele, and Tshopo.
Bunia · ituri··1 source(s)