In a statement issued on August 16, 2026, the authorities said the outbreak is currently affecting six provinces, although its spread remains limited to 55 health zones.

The affected provinces are Bas-Uélé, Haut-Uélé, Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu and Tshopo. Among them, Ituri remains the province most affected by the outbreak.

Since the outbreak began, a total of 4,843 people have been confirmed to have contracted Ebola.

Of those, 777 people are currently in isolation or receiving treatment in health facilities, according to the latest update.

The death toll stands at 2,272, representing 46.9 percent of the confirmed cases. Meanwhile, 1,006 people have recovered from the disease.

Health authorities have continued efforts to identify and monitor people who may have been in contact with confirmed Ebola patients.

Contact tracing activities have so far reached 83.2 percent, as health teams continue surveillance in affected communities.

The authorities are also maintaining efforts to identify potential contacts and monitor them as part of measures aimed at containing the outbreak and preventing further transmission.