Ebola outbreak update as of October 23
As of October 23, 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 60 new Ebola cases, bringing the cumulative total to 9,876 cases and 4,803 deaths. The province of Ituri remains the primary epicenter of the ongoing outbreak.
Why it matters
The high case fatality rate and ongoing spread of the virus highlight a significant public health crisis in Central Africa.
As of October 23, 2026, 60 new confirmed cases of Ebola virus disease (EVD) have been reported across four provinces: North Kivu (29 cases), Ituri (28 cases), Haut-Uélé (2 cases), and Tshopo (1 case). Among these, 31 community deaths were recorded (17 in North Kivu, 13 in Ituri, and 1 in Haut-Uélé).
Furthermore, 15 confirmed deaths were registered in Ebola Treatment Centers (ETCs) (9 in Ituri, 4 in North Kivu, and 2 in Haut-Uélé), bringing the total number of confirmed deaths reported during this period to 46.
Emerging Infectious Diseases and Global Health Security
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