RismadarVoice Reporters, May 25, 2026
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed concern over a rising number of suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with figures now exceeding 900 amid ongoing conflict in the region.
WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, disclosed in a post on Sunday that intensified surveillance efforts had identified more than 900 suspected cases, including 101 confirmed infections. He did not provide an updated death toll.
“As surveillance efforts have been scaled up in the #DRC #Ebola response, more than 900 suspected cases have been identified so far, including 101 confirmed cases,” Tedros said.
The outbreak, declared on May 15, is linked to the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, which currently has no approved vaccine or specific treatment.
Ebola is a highly contagious and often fatal disease transmitted through direct contact with infected bodily fluids, and can lead to severe internal bleeding and organ failure.
In an earlier update, the DRC Ministry of Health reported 867 suspected cases and 204 deaths across three provinces, highlighting the severity of the outbreak.
Health authorities and international partners have intensified response measures, including surveillance, contact tracing, and community awareness campaigns, in an effort to contain further spread.
Ebola has claimed more than 15,000 lives across Africa over the past five decades, according to global health records.
