WHO: Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to new area

date
26/09/2026
The World Health Organization said on the 25th that the Bundibugyo ebolavirus has spread to more areas of Congo, with cases now reported in 63 health zones across 7 provinces in the country. Reuters, citing WHO data on the 25th, reported that as of September 23, Congo had reported a total of 7,890 confirmed Ebola cases and 3,799 deaths.