DRC Ebola outbreak reaches 3,200 cases and 1,405 deaths as infections surge 1,000 in ten days

DRC government data shows 3,200 confirmed Ebola infections and 1,405 deaths as of July 27, 2026 — up roughly 1,000 cases in ten days. The outbreak, declared May 15, is driven by the Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved vaccine. The WHO reports 90% of cases in Ituri Province, bordering South Sudan and Uganda, with spread to five provinces. Healthcare worker strikes over unpaid wages are disrupting response efforts.