Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Ebola Outbreak Worsens in Congo Amid Violence
There's a really bad Ebola outbreak in a part of Congo called North Kivu.
It's getting worse because there's a lot of fighting and people are scared to get help.
More than 25,000 people have had to leave their homes because of the fighting.
The fighting is making it hard for doctors and nurses to find and treat people who are sick.
A lot of people are dying, and it's really hard to stop the virus from spreading.
People are also not following health rules, like washing their hands, which makes things even worse.
Ebola cases in North Kivu have more than doubled to 275 this month.
63% of confirmed patients in North Kivu have died, compared to 42% in Ituri.
More than 25,000 people have fled fighting into the city of Beni.
Armed groups and violence are disrupting humanitarian response efforts.
Communities are hiding suspected cases and not adhering to health measures.
- Who
- Residents of North Kivu, humanitarian organizations, armed groups
- What
- Ebola outbreak worsening due to violence and displacement
- When
- Escalating since July 12
- Where
- North Kivu and Ituri provinces, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Why
- Insecurity, limited treatment capacity, and weak community surveillance
Humanitarian Concerns
Security Challenges
Response Efforts
Humanitarian Concerns
Humanitarian organizations are struggling to contain the outbreak due to limited resources and community mistrust.
Security Challenges
Armed groups and violence are disrupting response efforts, making it difficult to reach affected areas.
Community Behavior
Humanitarian Concerns
Communities are hiding suspected cases and not adhering to health measures, exacerbating the spread.
Security Challenges
Fear of Ebola treatment and mistrust of authorities prevent people from seeking care.
- Location
- North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Outbreak Status
- Cases more than doubled to 275 in North Kivu this month
- Death Toll
- 63% of confirmed patients in North Kivu have died
- Displaced People
- More than 25,000 people have fled fighting into Beni
- Armed Groups
- More than 260 armed groups operate in North Kivu and Ituri
- Humanitarian Impact
- Several organizations have suspended movements in parts of the area