Kinshasa, May 25th, 2026 (CPA).- One hundred and one (101) cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the provinces of Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu, according to a situation report dated May 24th and consulted on Monday by CPA. “The cumulative key epidemiological indicators as of May 23rd, 2026, report 101 confirmed cases, 10 confirmed deaths, 904 cumulative suspected cases, 119 suspected deaths, 1,745 listed contacts and zero recoveries reported at this stage,” the report from the Ministry of Public Health, Hygiene and Social Welfare stated.
“The highlights of the response are as follows: the outbreak remains documented in three provinces and 11 affected health zones; the overall contact follow-up rate stands at 20%, with 1,394 contacts not seen, including 1,294 who did not report and remain to be followed up the following day; communication activities on risks and patient management are being carried out in the health zones of Bunia, Rwampala, Mongbwalu, Nyankunde and in North Kivu,” the source added. According to the document, 418 samples were sent to the Bunia laboratory, of which 211 were analyzed, with 101 testing positive. Faced with this increase in cases, the Congolese government has called on the population to observe hygiene measures in order to prevent the spread of the disease. These include washing hands properly and regularly, and thoroughly cooking food before consumption.