Ebola Outbreak Spreads to Seventh Province in Eastern Congo

Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo now spans seven provinces, with new cases rising in key areas. Health officials warn of growing risks.

Editorial Desk

September 11, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Kinshasa, Congo — The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has spread to a seventh province, marking a concerning escalation in the ongoing public health crisis, according to local authorities.

The latest development involves the northwestern province of Sud-Ubangi, which is now reporting cases of the Bundibugyo strain of the virus. This is the first time the outbreak has reached western Congo, raising fears of further spread as the disease continues to evolve and expand its reach.

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As of Wednesday, 6,942 cases and 3,349 deaths have been reported, with the World Health Organization warning that the outbreak could surpass the 2014-2016 West Africa epidemic. Efforts to contain the virus face challenges from insecurity, displacement, and population movements, particularly in vulnerable displacement sites.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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