Event Brief
Ebola outbreak in DRC on pace to be worst ever
By The BriefBrief · Sources (9)
Filed: Sep 23, 2026 at 6:06 AM ET
Summary: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is rapidly growing and is expected to become the worst the world has ever seen, according to Nicole Lurie of CEPI. More than 7,000 people have contracted the Bundibugyo Ebola virus since May, with about half dying, while violence and distrust of aid workers are hampering contact tracing, isolation, and treatment.
WHO: Nicole Lurie, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI)
WHAT: CEPI executive warns the DRC Ebola outbreak is rapidly growing and could be the worst ever, citing high case counts and obstacles to response.
WHEN: Sep 23, 2026 at 5:45 AM ET
WHERE: Democratic Republic of Congo
WHY: Cases are continuing to climb because instability and violence make contact tracing difficult and distrust of outside humanitarian workers has hindered isolating and treating cases.
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