DRC and Uganda report 695 confirmed Bundibugyo virus cases and 138 deaths as of mid-June 2026

The Democratic Republic of the Congo reported 676 confirmed Bundibugyo virus disease cases, including 136 deaths, as of 10 June 2026. Uganda reported 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths and one probable case who died, as of 11 June 2026. Total confirmed cases across both countries reached 695 with 138 deaths.

Since the previous Disease Outbreak News on 8 June 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo added 161 confirmed cases and 45 confirmed deaths. The increase stems partly from expanded testing that cleared a backlog of previously collected samples. Four additional health zones reported confirmed cases between 8 June and 10 June.

3 percent. The highest case counts within Ituri are from Bunia with 185 cases, Rwampara with 137, Mongbwalu with 132, and Nyankunde with 33. Cases have been reported from 29 health zones across Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces.

Sixteen confirmed cases have been reported among health and care workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Ninety-four confirmed cases remain awaiting distribution by health zone. At least 37 people have recovered, including 32 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and five in Uganda.

Contact tracing efforts identified 5,768 contacts under follow-up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo across Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. 5 percent in South Kivu. One hundred fifty-nine health zones are categorized as affected or at risk according to a subnational risk-stratification analysis dated 8 June 2026.

Fourteen of Uganda's 19 confirmed cases are imported from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while five represent secondary transmissions among contacts and health workers. Uganda's cases are reported from Kampala and Wakiso districts within the Kampala Metropolitan Area. No community transmission has been documented in Uganda.