MSF warns Ebola is spreading into new areas as North Kivu cases rise
Doctors Without Borders says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is moving into new areas, with North Kivu accounting for nearly 40% of newly confirmed cases. Treatment capacity remains short, while the Bundibugyo virus has no approved vaccine or specific treatment, according to MSF.
Bottom line — MSF says the response must expand as cases spread across seven provinces and treatment capacity remains insufficient.
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MSF reported more than 7,200 confirmed cases and 3,500 deaths since May, warning the actual toll may be higher because of gaps in surveillance and detection.
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The WHO Africa situation page lists weekly reports through 20 September 2026 for the Bundibugyo outbreak in the DRC and Uganda.
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MSF says cases are appearing in newly affected areas with weaker response capacity; South Ubangi has become the seventh affected province.
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MSF says more than 60% of deaths occur outside health facilities, while bed shortages are forcing risky patient transfers.
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According to MSF, conflict, insecurity, flight restrictions and airport closures are disrupting staff movements, referrals and supply chains.
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The US CDC reports no active cases in Uganda after the last confirmed case recovered on 16 July, but says cases related to the DRC outbreak have been reported in Kampala.
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MSF is supporting the PARTNERS clinical trial, which is testing remdesivir and MBP134 against the Bundibugyo virus.