Ebola cases approach 10,700 in DRC as WHO backs candidate vaccine trials.
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As of 5 November 2026, news outlets report that a British healthcare worker infected with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was evacuated to London for treatment, while no onward transmission has been reported in the United Kingdom or Kenya.
As of 5 November 2026, total Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have approached 10,700, with over 5,300 fatalities reported during the ongoing outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus.
The World Health Organization has recommended adding two candidate vaccines targeting the Bundibugyo virus to clinical trials in DR Congo, while a British healthcare worker infected in DR Congo has been evacuated to London for care.
Response teams continue to face operational hurdles including persistent insecurity in Ituri province, community stigmatization of recovered patients, and international travel restrictions imposed by foreign governments.
Readers should consult their national health authority and the World Health Organization for official guidance. Early supportive care significantly improves Ebola survival rates, and individuals should follow WHO and national advice regarding vaccination and treatment. This page is for tracking purposes and does not offer medical advice.
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Original title: As Ebola cases near 10,700, WHO recommends adding 2 Bundibugyo vaccines to clinical trial
The World Health Organization recommended adding two candidate vaccines targeting the Bundibugyo virus to an ongoing clinical trial as total Ebola cases approached 10,700, according to CIDRAP.
A British man who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has arrived in the United Kingdom for medical treatment, according to the BBC.
Original title: British man infected with Ebola in DR Congo arrives in UK for treatment
A British national who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has arrived in the United Kingdom for medical treatment, according to The Star.
Original title: James Swan à Beni : « La protection des civils reste notre priorité »
The head of MONUSCO, James Swan, met with the provincial governor of North Kivu in Beni on November 5, 2026, to discuss security, civilian protection, and health challenges related to the Ebola epidemic, Radio Okapi reported.
Original title: UK doctor infected with Ebola being treated at London hospital
A British doctor who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been admitted to a hospital in London for treatment, according to the BBC.
Original title: Ituri : l'insécurité et l'accès difficile à certaines zones freinent la riposte contre Ebola à Mongwalu
Radio Okapi reported that health teams in Mongwalu are continuing surveillance and patient care operations for the Ebola outbreak in Ituri province. However, persistent insecurity, harsh weather, and community mobilization challenges are complicating response efforts, according to the outlet.
Original title: Lubero : à Kayna, le dernier malade d’Ebola déclaré guéri, les autorités sanitaires appellent à la vigilance
Health authorities reported that the last Ebola patient treated at the treatment center in Kayna, Lubero territory, was officially declared cured on November 2, 2026.
Original title: Mongbwalu : au cœur de la riposte contre Ebola, le travail d’un socio-anthropologue pour vaincre la peur
A socio-anthropologist deployed by the World Health Organization is conducting community outreach in Mongbwalu, Ituri province, to support the Ebola response, local media reported.
Original title: RDC-FMI: le gouvernement brandit la persistance du conflit armé dans l’Est et l’épidémie d’Ebola pour solliciter des moyens financiers supplémentaires
The DRC government cited the ongoing Ebola outbreak and armed conflict in the east to request additional financial resources during discussions with an IMF team held from October 22 to November 4, 2026, media reported.
Original title: British doctor who tested positive for Ebola in Congo is evacuated to London hospital
A British doctor who tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been evacuated to a hospital in London, the Associated Press reported.
Original title: British Man Infected With Ebola in Congo to Be Evacuated to U.K., BBC Reports
The New York Times reported, citing the BBC, that a British national infected with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will be evacuated to the United Kingdom.
Original title: Politique monétaire en RDC: le FMI appelle la BCC à renforcer sa vigilance face aux risques inflationnistes liés à Ebola et au conflit au Moyen-Orient
The International Monetary Fund called on the Central Bank of Congo to strengthen vigilance against inflation risks linked to the Ebola outbreak and the conflict in the Middle East, according to Actualite.cd. The recommendation followed a staff-level agreement on financial facility reviews.
Original title: Ebola en Ituri : à Nizi, les enquêtes communautaires contribuent à réduire les résistances à la riposte
Actualite.cd reported that community investigations in the Nizi health zone in Ituri province are helping to reduce resistance to the response against the Bundibugyo virus outbreak.
Original title: Ebola en Ituri : MSF ouvre un centre de transit à PK47 pour rapprocher les soins des communautés de Nia-Nia
Médecins Sans Frontières has established a transit center at PK47 near Nia-Nia in Ituri province to bring care closer to local communities during the Ebola outbreak, Actualité.cd reported.
Original title: Le directeur provincial de l’Éducation de Beni appelle les parents à protéger les élèves contre Ebola hors du cadre scolaire
The provincial education director for North Kivu 2, Norbert Bisimwa, urged parents in Beni on November 3 to strengthen children's protection against Ebola outside school hours, Radio Okapi reported.
Original title: RDC : les survivants d'Ebola confrontés aux stigmatisations après leur guérison
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reported that many Ebola survivors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continue to experience social exclusion, mistrust from their communities, and economic difficulties after recovering.