Ebola Watch(Refreshed 27 Oct 2026)
Live epidemiological intelligence on the Ebola (Bundibugyo virus) outbreak. Data sourced from WHO Disease Outbreak News and DRC health authorities, updated every 24 hours.
Tourism Destination Advisory
Travel Can Continue (with restrictions)
Although no new cases have been reported since 21 June, maintain vigilance for imported cases from DRC and continue contact tracing activities. Tourism operators in Kampala should follow Ministry of Health guidance, screen staff and clients for symptoms, and coordinate with local health authorities on any suspected exposures.
Travel Can Continue
Activate cross-border surveillance measures with DRC and Uganda, screening all incoming travelers from affected provinces. Tourism operators should implement health screening protocols for guests arriving from outbreak-affected areas and maintain communication with national health authorities.
Travel Can Continue
Kenya does not share a land border with DRC. Maintain enhanced screening at ports of entry for travellers arriving from affected areas, particularly through Nairobi and Mombasa, and brief tourism operators to ensure 21-day symptom monitoring for guests arriving from Uganda or DRC.
Travel Can Continue
Strengthen border health surveillance and ensure healthcare facilities are prepared to identify and isolate suspected Ebola cases. Tourism operators should stay informed of the latest WHO guidance and advise travelers from affected areas to self-monitor for 21 days.
Latest Figures
Country Case Breakdown(data as of 24 Oct 2026)
Latest Ebola Updates(data as of 24 Oct 2026)
- 1The ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak continues to grow, with a cumulative total of 9,995 confirmed cases and 4,845 confirmed deaths across affected nations.
- 2The Democratic Republic of the Congo remains the primary epicentre, with transmission reported across eight provinces including Ituri, North Kivu, and Tshopo, complicating humanitarian and security efforts.
- 3Uganda has reported no new cases since 21 June 2026 and currently maintains a stable situation, though regional preparedness measures remain heightened.
- 4Kenya has identified nine confirmed cases and two deaths, all associated with a single travel-related event in Nairobi, with health authorities confirming no evidence of sustained community spread.
- 5The outbreak remains a designated Public Health Emergency of International Concern, necessitating international coordination and strict adherence to cross-border surveillance protocols.
- 6Public health responses are currently constrained by ongoing regional conflict, limited healthcare infrastructure, and challenges in maintaining consistent supplies of personal protective equipment for frontline staff.
- 7Travel restrictions and enhanced screening protocols are in effect globally, with temporary entry limitations for individuals who have recently transited through the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
WHO Daily Epidemiological Update(data as of 24 Oct 2026)
| Affected countries | Suspected cases | Confirmed cases | Confirmed deaths | Probable cases | Probable deaths | CFR (%) confirmed | Recovered | Active cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic Republic of the Congo* Data as of 24 October 2026 | 375 | 9,964 | 4,841 | — | — | 49% | 2,670 | 2,453 |
Uganda** Data as of 21 July 2026 | — | 20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10% | 18 | None |
France *** Data as of 6 July 2026 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 1 | None |
Kenya# Data as of 23 October 2026 | — | 9 | 2 | — | — | 22% | — | 7 |
Nigeria Data as of 24 October 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | - | — | — |
| Total | 376 | 9,995 | 4,845 | 1 | 1 | 48% | 2,689 | 2,461 |
Data source: Centre des Opérations d'Urgences de Santé Publique (COUSP-DRC) and Ministry of Communication and Media/DRC. Updated daily from the previous day's situation report issued by the Government of the DRC. Subject to retrospective revision. Active cases = confirmed cases minus confirmed deaths and recoveries; unreported recoveries are counted as zero.
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