DRC Ebola Cases Reach 896 With 232 Deaths Across 33 Health Zones

As of 17 June 2026, DRC health authorities reported 896 confirmed Bundibugyo virus disease cases and 232 deaths (CFR ~26%) across 33 health zones — Ituri (21/36 health zones, 817 cases, 91.1% of the total), North Kivu (11/35 health zones), and South Kivu (1/34 health zones). A senior WHO official confirmed that 75 healthcare workers have contracted the virus since DRC authorities declared the outbreak on May 15, underscoring the toll on the response workforce.