Ebola Outbreak in Ituri, DR Congo: Situation Report #2, May 19, 2026 (reliefweb.int)

• Critical shortages of PPE and IPC materials in Ituri
• Insufficient isolation capacity for suspected cases
• Bundibugyo virus outbreak epicenter remains in Ituri Province

"A situation report from the Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province, DR Congo, dated May 19, 2026, reveals critical shortages in personal protective equipment (PPE), isolation capacity, and infection prevention materials. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, remains concentrated in Ituri. Operational bottlenecks threaten response efforts, with insufficient resources to contain transmission."