Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda: Situation report 2, 24 May 2026 (iris.who.int)

• 105 confirmed cases in DRC, 7 in Uganda as of 24 May 2026.
• Mining corridors in Ituri identified as key transmission drivers.
• Contact tracing coverage only 19.3%; security incidents hinder response.

"The Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the DRC and Uganda continues to expand. As of 24 May 2026, the DRC reported 906 suspected cases and 105 confirmed cases, including 10 deaths. The majority concentrate in Ituri Province. Uganda reported 7 confirmed cases. Contact tracing is poor, and security incidents hamper response. WHO assesses national risk as very high in DRC and regional risk as high."