Ebola in DR Congo, week of 31 Aug–6 September 2026: 586 new confirmed cases (+0%) and 276 deaths
From 31 August 2026 to 6 September 2026, 586 new confirmed Ebola cases were reported in DR Congo (+0% against the week before, 586 cases), and 276 deaths. Since the outbreak began: 6,686 confirmed cases and 3,226 deaths. The week's most affected health zone: Bunia (91 cases).
- New cases
- 586
- +0% against the week before
- New deaths
- 276
- −10% against the week before
- Confirmed cases
- 6,686
- as of 6 Sept
- Confirmed deaths
- 3,226
- as of 6 Sept
New confirmed cases per week
The week's zones
| Health zone | Province | New cases | New deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunia | Ituri | +91 | +27 |
| Katwa | Nord-Kivu | +67 | +39 |
| Nizi | Ituri | +45 | +12 |
| Mangala | Ituri | +44 | +14 |
| Butembo | Nord-Kivu | +43 | +20 |
| Beni | Nord-Kivu | +38 | +32 |
| Rwampara | Ituri | +37 | +7 |
| Komanda | Ituri | +35 | +24 |
| Lita | Ituri | +24 | +2 |
| Mongbalu | Ituri | +24 | +5 |
| Bambu | Ituri | +15 | +3 |
| Musienene | Nord-Kivu | +15 | +4 |
| Isiro | Haut-Uele | +11 | +4 |
| Nia-Nia | Ituri | +11 | +2 |
| Pawa | Haut-Uele | +10 | +3 |
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