Situation Report No. 16: 17th Ebola Virus Disease Epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as of 30 May 2026 (insp.cd)

• As of 30 May 2026: 282 confirmed cases, 220 deaths, 19 new cases in 24 hours.
• Ituri province remains the epicenter with 14 affected health zones; three provinces involved.
• Response includes motorcycle deliveries, lab testing, IPC training, and community sensitization.
• Key challenges: refusal of post-mortem tests, lack of treatment centers, and weak contact tracing.

"As of 30 May 2026, the 17th Ebola outbreak in DRC has 282 confirmed cases (264 in Ituri, 15 in North Kivu, 3 in South Kivu) and 220 deaths among confirmed cases. 19 new confirmed cases were reported on 30 May. The epidemic affects 22 health zones across three provinces, with Ituri as the epicenter. Response includes coordination, surveillance, laboratory analysis, IPC, and community engagement. Challenges include refusal of post-mortem tests, lack of treatment centers, and insufficient contact tracing. The WHO Director-General visited Bunia."