Health 14 June 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
DR Congo Ebola Cases Surge by 72 in 24 Hours, Reaching 782
The Democratic Republic of Congo is grappling with a significant escalation in its Ebola outbreak, reporting 72 new confirmed cases in a single day, bringing the total to 782. The virus continues to spread across eastern provinces, with new health zones affected. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/dr-congo-says-number-of-confirmed-ebola-cases-rises-to-782-5496458
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reported a sharp increase in confirmed Ebola cases, with 782 now documented as of Sunday. This figure jumped by 72 new cases within a 24-hour period, marking one of the most significant single-day rises since the current outbreak began.
Government data indicates that the total number of confirmed cases includes 181 fatalities. This persistent rise highlights the ongoing challenges in controlling the epidemic, which is now in its 17th occurrence within the DRC.
The outbreak remains concentrated in three eastern provinces: Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu. However, the latest figures reveal the virus has now reached new health zones, including Nia-Nia in Ituri and Mabalako in North Kivu, signaling a widening geographical spread of the disease.
Currently, confirmed cases are present in 20 out of Ituri’s 36 health zones and 10 of North Kivu’s 34 health zones. South Kivu province has one confirmed case in a single health zone. Health officials continue their efforts to contain the virus and provide care to those affected.