Ebola Outbreak Spreads to 60 Health Zones in DR Congo

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has expanded to 60 health zones after reaching the Biena and Manguredjipa areas in North Kivu Province.

Government data released on August 28, 2026, confirms 5,794 total cases and 2,786 deaths, with the current case fatality rate exceeding the overall average of 48 percent.

Health officials attribute the rapid spread and high mortality in the newly affected zones to delayed response efforts, as the virus continues to outpace containment measures.