Ebola Outbreak in Congo 2026: 87 Dead, No Vaccine for New Strain as Virus Crosses into Uganda
A fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the DRC's Ituri province has killed at least 87 people across 246 suspected cases — and experts warn the Bundibugyo strain driving it has no approved vaccine. By One Day MD Editorial Team · Updated May 17, 2026 · 6 min read 87+ Deaths confirmed 246 Suspected cases 13 Lab-confirmed cases 0 Approved vaccines A deadly Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), health authorities announced on May 15, 2026 — and it is already spreading beyond the country's borders. At least 87 people have died and 246 suspected cases have been recorded in Ituri province, eastern DRC, making this the country's 17th Ebola outbreak since the virus was first identified there in 1976. What makes this outbreak uniquely alarming is the strain involved. Unlike the majority of Congo's previous outbreaks — which were caused by the well...