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Highlights from Disease Outbreak News on #Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo Virus Disease, Democratic Republic of the Congo #DRC - 28 August 2026: 🔴 Ebola outbreak in the country has now spread to 60 health zones 🔴 As of 26 August, there were 5794 confirmed cases and 2786 deaths (CFR 48.1%). This represents an increase of 1129 cases and 602 deaths since 14 August 🔴 Although surveillance has expanded, numbers of cases and deaths continue to rise due to sustained transmission and geographic expansion 🔴 Delays in recognizing cases increase the likelihood of onward transmission within households, communities and healthcare facilities 🔴 Health authorities in the DRC, in collaboration with WHO and partners, are continuing to implement and coordinate extensive public health measures, incl. disease surveillance, laboratory testing, infection prevention and control, clinical care and community engagement Full Disease Outbreak News