Ebola Outbreak in Uganda and DRC: 894 Cases, 204 Deaths

As of May 15, 2026, the Ebola outbreak in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached 894 confirmed cases and 204 confirmed deaths, with 74 recoveries reported. Dr.

Wessam Mankoula, acting head of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Division at Africa CDC, stated that Uganda's situation remains unchanged with 19 cases and two deaths. The outbreak is primarily concentrated in the Ituri Province of the DRC, which has reported 91 confirmed cases, accounting for 78% of the deaths in the country.

The outbreak has affected 32 health zones across the DRC and Uganda. The Africa CDC has declared a public health emergency and is coordinating a response plan, including a summit for health ministers from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan.

The response is hindered by low contact tracing coverage and a lack of resources, with only 15% of contacts being actively monitored. The Africa CDC is working to improve testing capacity and healthcare resources to manage the outbreak effectively.