The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported over 1,000 confirmed cases of Ebola, with the total reaching 1,003, including 254 deaths, according to the DRC Health Ministry. The outbreak is still active and has not yet peaked, indicating ongoing concerns regarding the spread of the virus.

Uganda recently closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo to prevent the spread of Ebola, as the Congo faces a significant outbreak with over 1,000 suspected and confirmed cases and more than 250 deaths reported as of May 27, 2026, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Public health experts suggest that such border closures may not be the most effective strategy in managing the outbreak.

France has confirmed its first case of Ebola, amid an ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where over 260 deaths have been reported. The situation highlights the continuing threat posed by the virus in the region.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is set to launch a clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) next week to assess the effectiveness of two antiviral treatments, MBP134 and remdesivir, in reducing mortality among patients infected with Bundibugyo virus disease. This initiative comes as reported cases of the disease exceed 1,000. The trial will evaluate the treatments both individually and in combination, with preparations now complete.

A study by researchers at the Makerere School of Public Health indicates that Uganda has successfully eliminated endogenous cholera, which refers to outbreaks or transmission originating entirely within the country. The findings are part of a broader analysis titled ‘Uganda’s Cholera Elimination Journey in a Cholera Endemic...’

As Uganda enhances border surveillance to prevent Ebola from the Democratic Republic of Congo, allegations have surfaced that Congolese nationals are bribing security personnel for entry. The extensive border, over 1,000 kilometers long, runs from Koboko to Kisoro, highlighting the challenges faced in maintaining effective border control amid the health crisis.