Ebola outbreak in DRC has peaked, say authorities, as infection rates slow

Dr Papy Mafuta, medical director of Katwa hospital, washes his hands in chlorine after treating patients in North Kivu province, DRC. Dr Papy Mafuta, medical director of Katwa hospital, washes his hands in chlorine after treating patients in North Kivu province, DRC. Global development Ebola outbreak in DRC has peaked, say authorities, as infection rates slow Almost 3,500 people have died in outbreak and experts say more must be done to ensure Bundibugyo is under control

About this content Prosper Heri Ngorora in Goma Tue 15 Sep 2026 00.00 EDT Last modified on Tue 15 Sep 2026 00.02 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have announced that the Ebola outbreak ravaging parts of the country has reached its peak.