Ebola outbreak update as of November 5
The Democratic Republic of the Congo reported 62 new Ebola cases on November 5, 2026, marking a slight decrease in daily infections. Despite the decline, the outbreak has resulted in 10,803 cumulative cases and 5,267 deaths, with Ituri remaining the primary epicenter.
Why it matters
The high case fatality rate of 48.8% highlights a significant ongoing public health crisis in Central Africa that requires sustained international monitoring and medical intervention.
On November 5, 2026, sixty-two (62) new confirmed cases of Ebola virus disease (EVD) were reported across four provinces: North Kivu (32 cases), Ituri (28 cases), Haut-Uélé (1 case), and Tshopo (1 case)—a 15.1% decrease compared to the previous day (73 cases).
Among these, 22 community deaths were reported (13 in Ituri and 9 in North Kivu). Additionally, 15 confirmed deaths were recorded in Ebola Treatment Centers (ETCs) (11 in Ituri and 4 in North Kivu), bringing the total number of confirmed deaths reported during this period to 37.
Since the beginning of the outbreak, the DRC has recorded 10,803 confirmed cases, including 5,267 deaths, representing an overall case fatality rate of 48.8%.
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