Kenya reports eighth Ebola case as the outbreak expands to an eighth DRC province.
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Spread confirmed
As of 19 October 2026, health officials in Kenya have confirmed eight Ebola cases, all linked to the initial patient who died, with no community transmission detected.
As of 19 October 2026, the Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak has expanded to an eighth province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and led to eight confirmed cases in Kenya. The World Health Organization warned that the outbreak in DR Congo could surpass the deadliest in history.
In DR Congo, Nord-Ubangi became the eighth affected province after two confirmed cases and one death were reported in the Wapinda health zone. Response efforts in North Kivu included a governor-decreed Stop Ebola day that halted economic and school activities, while healthcare workers in the country have gone on strike demanding better working conditions.
In Kenya, all eight confirmed cases have been linked to the first deceased patient, with health authorities reporting no community transmission. Meanwhile, neighboring Tanzania has tightened border controls, and Uganda launched an Ebola vaccine trial.
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Timeline
Africa CDC Director General Jean Kaseya highlighted that only around $200 million of $962 million in donor funds for DRC's Ebola response can be traced.
Kenyan health officials confirmed an eighth Ebola case, while North Kivu authorities declared a Stop Ebola day halting activities across several towns.
Original title: Ebola : le Nord-Ubangi 8e province touchée par l’épidémie en RDC
The Ministry of Public Health reported that Nord-Ubangi has become the eighth province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo affected by the Ebola outbreak, recording two confirmed cases and one death in the Wapinda health zone as of October 17.
Original title: Ebola au Nord-Kivu : les autorités renforcent les restrictions et suspendent plusieurs activités dans la province
The provincial government based in Beni announced new restrictive measures and the suspension of several activities in North Kivu to limit the risk of Ebola transmission, according to Actualite.cd.
Original title: Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case as regional outbreak spreads
Africanews reported that Kenya confirmed its eighth Ebola case during the regional outbreak. Additionally, two cases including one death were confirmed in North Ubangi, making it the eighth province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo affected by the outbreak.
Original title: Une journée « Stop Ebola » paralyse plusieurs agglomérations du Nord-Kivu
The governor of Nord-Kivu province declared a 'Stop Ebola' day on October 19 to strengthen awareness amid the ongoing outbreak, Radio Okapi reported. Economic and school activities were suspended in several towns, including Beni, Butembo, Oïcha, Lubero-centre, and Kasindi-Lubiriha.
Original title: RDC : le Nord-Ubangi devient la 8e province touchée par Ebola
Two cases of Ebola were officially confirmed in Nord-Ubangi province, making it the eighth affected province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Actualite.cd reported.
Original title: Ebola en RDC: une ONG invite à des «clarifications» sur la gestion de fonds décaissés par les bailleurs
Africa CDC Director General Jean Kaseya stated on October 14, 2026, that only about $200 million of $962 million in donor funds for the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could be traced, according to RFI. The president of the anti-corruption network Unis called for serious clarifications on the discrepancy while noting that untraced funds are not necessarily embezzled.
Original title: Multi-country Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak Situation Report No. 22 (5 - 11 October 2026)
UN OCHA published Situation Report No. 22 regarding the multi-country Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease outbreak, covering the period from October 5 to October 11, 2026.
Original title: Multi-country Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak Situation Report No. 21 (28 September - 04 October 2026)
UN OCHA published Situation Report No. 21 covering the multi-country Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease outbreak for the period between September 28 and October 4, 2026.
Original title: Nord-Kivu : une journée sans activités ce lundi pour renforcer la lutte contre Ebola
The provincial government of North Kivu declared a 'Stop Ebola Day' on Monday, October 19, halting activities across the city of Beni to reinforce Ebola response efforts, local media reported.
Original title: DR Congo: Ebola outbreak deepens mental health crisis amid stigma and conflict
The World Health Organization warned that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could surpass the West Africa outbreak that killed more than 11,000 people.
Original title: Fonds Ebola : une polémique autour des enveloppes allouées aux caucus des députés de l’Ituri, du Nord-Kivu et du Haut-Uélé
Funds allocated for Ebola awareness raising among national parliamentary caucuses in Ituri, North Kivu, and Haut-Uélé have sparked controversy over alleged mismanagement, Radio Okapi reported.