Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Ebola Outbreak in DRC: WHO Reports Confirmed Cases
An Ebola outbreak has been declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), caused by the Ebola virus.
The World Health Organization is reporting confirmed cases and deaths.
Healthcare workers are being vaccinated using the Ervebo vaccine to prevent the virus from spreading further.
The disease causes fever and diarrhea, potentially leading to serious health issues.
Public health officials are monitoring those who may have come into contact with infected people.
Two people have recovered and have been discharged.
No cases have been reported in the United States, and the risk of spread is considered low.
An Ebola outbreak was declared in the DRC in early September.
The WHO reports 48 confirmed cases of Ebola.
31 deaths have been reported due to the outbreak.
Vaccinations with the Ervebo vaccine have begun.
The CDC stated that the risk of spread to the United States is low.
- Who
- World Health Organization, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- What
- Ebola outbreak
- When
- Declared early September, cases ongoing
- Where
- Kasai Province, DRC (Bulape Health Zone)
- Why
- Caused by the Ebola virus
Public Health Response
Virus
Outbreak Response
Public Health Response
WHO has started vaccination
Virus
Virus continues to spread in the DRC.
- Confirmed Cases
- 48
- Deaths
- 31
- Outbreak Declaration
- Early September
- Vaccine Deployment
- Ervebo vaccine
- Vaccine Doses Delivered
- 400 initial doses
- Location
- Kasai Province, DRC
- First Recoveries
- Two patients discharged