Ebola Outbreak Kills 65 in Eastern DR Congo as Cases Spread to Uganda

A new Ebola outbreak in the Ituri province of eastern DR Congo has killed 65 people, with approximately 246 cases reported as of May 15, 2026. At least one confirmed case has been identified in neighboring Uganda, indicating cross-border spread. Africa's top health agency, the Africa CDC, is coordinating the international response. The outbreak raises concerns about the capacity of regional health systems to contain the virus amid ongoing conflict in eastern DRC.