Archive · 23 Jul 2026
DR Congo Ebola Death Toll Reaches 1033
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached a death toll of 1,033, with over 2,500 confirmed cases.
Health authorities report that 506 patients have recovered, while 738 remain in isolation.
The outbreak is spreading across 47 health zones in five provinces, with 46 still experiencing active transmission.
The situation is critical, especially in North Kivu, where treatment capacity is overwhelmed.
Despite some areas showing a slight downward trend in cases, it is too early to say the peak has been reached.
The outbreak is fueled by population movements, insecurity, and cross-border activities.
Additionally, recent violence in Beni territory has displaced civilians and restricted humanitarian access, leading to the suspension of operations by several organizations.
The Ebola death toll in DR Congo has reached 1,033 with 2,536 confirmed cases.
506 patients have recovered, while 738 remain in isolation across 47 health zones.
Treatment capacity is under pressure in North Kivu with 182 patients in isolation against a capacity of 141 beds.
The outbreak, declared on May 15, 2019, is fueled by population movements, insecurity, and cross-border activities.
Recent violence in Beni territory has displaced civilians and restricted humanitarian access, leading to the suspension of operations by six organizations.
- Who
- Health authorities and local civil society organizations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- What
- Ebola outbreak with a death toll of 1,033 and 2,536 confirmed cases
- When
- As of Thursday, with the outbreak declared on May 15, 2019
- Where
- Across 47 health zones in five provinces, with the epicenter in Ituri Province
- Why
- Population movements, insecurity, artisanal mining activities, and cross-border exchanges with Uganda and South Sudan continue to fuel transmission
Health Authorities
Local Civil Society
Security Situation
Health Authorities
No new affected health zones reported, but active transmission continues in 46 of 47 zones.
Local Civil Society
Violence in Beni territory has displaced civilians and restricted humanitarian access.
- Death Toll
- 1,033
- Confirmed Cases
- 2,536
- Recovered Patients
- 506
- Patients in Isolation
- 738
- Affected Health Zones
- 47 across five provinces
- Treatment Capacity in North Kivu
- 182 patients in isolation against a capacity of 141 beds
- Outbreak Declaration Date
- May 15, 2019
- Epicenter of Outbreak
- Ituri Province