Ebola: 63 deaths among 381 cases recorded in DRC, government reports

Twenty days after the official declaration of the Ebola virus disease, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reported 381 cases, with 63 fatalities, resulting in a case fatality rate of less than 17% in the affected provinces. Minister of Public Health Roger Kamba announced these figures on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Kinshasa, alongside the Minister of Communication and Media, Patrick Muyaya.

Minister Kamba explained that the decrease in cases is attributed to the effective control of the response efforts. This includes the establishment of laboratories and the procurement of essential care kits, which allow for accurate tracking of infected individuals. "The decrease in numbers is due to the mastery of the response with the installation of laboratories and the acquisition of care kits enabling them to have the exact number of sick people," Kamba stated.

Minister Muyaya urged the public to continue adhering to the barrier measures implemented by the response committee. The Ebola epidemic, officially declared on May 15, is currently impacting three provinces in the northeast of the DRC: Ituri, South Kivu, and North Kivu.

The government's swift action and improved diagnostic capabilities appear to be contributing to a more controlled outbreak compared to previous epidemics. The focus remains on containment and public cooperation to further reduce the spread and impact of the virus.

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The decrease in numbers is due to the mastery of the response with the installation of laboratories and the acquisition of care kits enabling them to have the exact number of sick people.