Ebola Response Catching Up as Confirmed Cases Rise: World Health Organization The World Health Organization (WHO) believes the response to the Ebola outbreak in Africa is making progress, though it acknowledges the outbreak had a significant head start. Congo’s Ministry of Health has reported 344 confirmed cases, including 60 deaths, and 116 suspected cases, with a recent significant drop in suspected cases. The outbreak is thought to have begun in Congo earlier in 2026, with confirmed cases only reported in Congo and Uganda.

• WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated the Ebola response in Africa is catching up.
• He noted the outbreak had a “big head start” and the response is still behind.
• Congo’s Ministry of Health confirmed 344 cases and 60 deaths, with 116 suspected cases.
• Suspected cases have dropped significantly in recent days.
• The outbreak is believed to have started in Congo earlier in 2026.
• Only Congo and Uganda have reported confirmed cases.