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Bunia (ituri) — Ebola outbreak in DRC intensifies

Bunia (ituri)

In Bunia (ituri), 12 indexed humanitarian signal(s). Lead fact: “Ebola outbreak in DRC intensifies”. Status: escalating. Average confidence 83%.

Where does this confidence level come from?

Confidence83%

Open questions

  • Which elements of “Ebola outbreak in DRC intensifies” still need corroboration?
  • Has access (roads, aid, services) changed in a measurable way?

Timeline

  1. 6 Aug 2026, 05:14

    Visit of the WHO Director-General in DRC

    The WHO Director-General visited the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the country is facing its 17th Ebola outbreak, with over 3,800 cases and 1,751 deaths recorded since May 15.

  2. 6 Aug 2026, 05:14

    Decrease in international aid in DRC

    The decrease in international aid undermines the support for the most vulnerable in eastern DRC, where the Ebola epidemic is ongoing.

  3. 6 Aug 2026, 05:14

    A new 100-bed treatment center inaugurated in Bunia to strengthen the response against Ebola

    A 100-bed treatment center has been inaugurated in Bunia to enhance the response to Ebola outbreaks in the Ituri region.

  4. 6 Aug 2026, 05:14

    Ebola Outbreak in Ituri

    Ituri province remains the epicenter of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the DRC, with 2,988 confirmed cases and 1,238 deaths reported as of July 27, 2026.

  5. 6 Aug 2026, 05:14

    Ebola outbreak in DRC intensifies

    The Ebola outbreak, declared on May 15, is intensifying with a continuous increase in cases and deaths, affecting several provinces including Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele, and Tshopo.

  6. 6 Aug 2026, 05:14

    Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo

    On July 29, 2026, the DRC reported a total of 3,442 confirmed cases of Ebola, with 1,521 deaths. 797 patients are hospitalized in isolation, and 82 new cases have been recorded.

  7. 6 Aug 2026, 05:14

    Ebola Outbreak in DRC

    The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo shows no signs of slowing down, with 3,605 confirmed cases and nearly 1,500 deaths in just 11 weeks.

  8. 6 Aug 2026, 05:14

    New Ebola treatment centre opens in Ituri Province

    A new 100-bed Ebola treatment centre opened in the town of Bunia in Ituri Province to help address the growing number of patients.

Linked events

humanitarianUnder review

Visit of the WHO Director-General in DRC

The WHO Director-General visited the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the country is facing its 17th Ebola outbreak, with over 3,800 cases and 1,751 deaths recorded since May 15.

Bunia · ituri··1 source(s)

Confidence85%
humanitarianUnder review

Decrease in international aid in DRC

The decrease in international aid undermines the support for the most vulnerable in eastern DRC, where the Ebola epidemic is ongoing.

Mongbwalu · ituri··1 source(s)

Confidence85%
humanitarianUnder review

Ebola Outbreak in Ituri

Ituri province remains the epicenter of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the DRC, with 2,988 confirmed cases and 1,238 deaths reported as of July 27, 2026.

Bunia · ituri··1 source(s)

Confidence85%
humanitarianUnder review

Ebola outbreak in DRC intensifies

The Ebola outbreak, declared on May 15, is intensifying with a continuous increase in cases and deaths, affecting several provinces including Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele, and Tshopo.

Bunia · ituri··1 source(s)

Confidence85%
humanitarianUnder review

Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo

On July 29, 2026, the DRC reported a total of 3,442 confirmed cases of Ebola, with 1,521 deaths. 797 patients are hospitalized in isolation, and 82 new cases have been recorded.

Ituri · ituri··1 source(s)

Confidence85%
humanitarianUnder review

Ebola Outbreak in DRC

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo shows no signs of slowing down, with 3,605 confirmed cases and nearly 1,500 deaths in just 11 weeks.

Bunia · ituri··1 source(s)

Confidence85%
humanitarianUnder review

New Ebola treatment centre opens in Ituri Province

A new 100-bed Ebola treatment centre opened in the town of Bunia in Ituri Province to help address the growing number of patients.

Bunia · ituri··1 source(s)

Confidence85%
humanitarianUnder review

Strengthening Ebola Diagnosis at the Border with Uganda

The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda have strengthened Ebola diagnostic capacity in Kasenyi through a mobile laboratory, allowing for rapid results and better case management.

Kasenyi · ituri··1 source(s)

Confidence85%
humanitarianUnder review

New Ebola treatment centre opens in Bunia

A new 100-bed Ebola treatment centre opened in Bunia, Ituri Province, to address the growing number of patients amid the outbreak.

Bunia · ituri··1 source(s)

Confidence85%
humanitarianUnder review

Ebola diagnosis strengthened at the DRC-Uganda border

The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda have strengthened Ebola diagnostic capacity in Kasenyi, a strategic crossing point, through the deployment of a mobile laboratory. This allows for rapid confirmation of suspected cases and improves epidemic response.

Tchomia · ituri··1 source(s)

Confidence85%