Ebola in DR Congo, week of 20–26 July 2026: 839 new confirmed cases (+69%) and 470 deaths
From 20 July 2026 to 26 July 2026, 839 new confirmed Ebola cases were reported in DR Congo (+69% against the week before, 497 cases), and 470 deaths. Since the outbreak began: 3,262 confirmed cases and 1,437 deaths. The week's most affected health zone: Mongbalu (143 cases).
- New cases
- 839
- +69% against the week before
- New deaths
- 470
- +77% against the week before
- Confirmed cases
- 3,262
- as of 26 Jul
- Confirmed deaths
- 1,437
- as of 26 Jul
New confirmed cases per week
The week's zones
| Health zone | Province | New cases | New deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mongbalu | Ituri | +143 | +41 |
| Nizi | Ituri | +143 | +78 |
| Bunia | Ituri | +134 | +9 |
| Rwampara | Ituri | +118 | +108 |
| Nia-Nia | Ituri | +39 | +32 |
| Lita | Ituri | +39 | +39 |
| Mangala | Ituri | +39 | +26 |
| Katwa | Nord-Kivu | +36 | +16 |
| Bambu | Ituri | +17 | — |
| Tchomia | Ituri | +17 | +18 |
| Nyakunde | Ituri | +15 | +3 |
| Butembo | Nord-Kivu | +15 | +19 |
| Kilo | Ituri | +12 | +8 |
| Musienene | Nord-Kivu | +10 | +14 |
| Isiro | Haut-Uele | +9 | +5 |