Kinshasa, October 13th, 2026 (CPA).-The Minister of Health on Tuesday highlighted the continued spread of the Ebola virus disease epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which has recorded a cumulative total of 9,066 cases to date, during a parliamentary oversight session held at the People’s Palace.
“The epidemic is ongoing and is not over, given the number of affected health zones and the rigorous monitoring of alerts that enables laboratory testing,” Dr. Samuel Roger Kamba said in response to a topical question raised by Senator Clément MuyaMuboyayi. According to the minister, the positive trend in epidemiological investigations is expected to continue. As of October 11, 2026, the DRC had recorded 9,066 cumulative cases, including 3,081 confirmed cases and 2,289 recoveries. The daily death toll, meanwhile, ranges from 20 to 40. Six provinces have been affected, including Ituri, North Kivu, Haut-Uele, Tshopo and Sud-Ubangi, with a total of 52 health zones affected by the Bundibugyo strain.
The main challenges facing the response include insecurity and high population mobility, as the virus is transmitted through direct contact, the government official recalled. Addressing the issue of financial resources, the minister said an initial plan worth USD 242 million had been drawn up, while a total of USD 360 million had been mobilized for the response. The Congolese government has notably disbursed USD 50 million through a bank transfer to the National Public Health Institute (INSP), while support from partners is channelledthrough implementing agencies.
The minister also referred to the operationalization of provincial health authorities. In another development, Dr. Samuel Roger Kamba discussed the resurgence of monkeypox (Mpox) in the Kasaï region, particularly in the Luebohealth zone, which accounts for 145 of the 151 cases recorded. He also answered an oral question with debate from Senator Michel Lingepo Molonga concerning the policy on maintaining a clean and healthy environment in the DRC. A lively debate followed the Health Minister’s presentation.