The WHO will report that the 2026 Ebola outbreak has spread to a 6th province in the Democratic Republic of Congo by August 31, 2026.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is expanding exponentially, with over 5,200 cases and 2,500 deaths reported as of August 18-21, 2026. UN officials warn that the outbreak is spreading faster and wider than ever before, covering an area larger than France. The UN has allocated funds for preparedness, and vaccine doses are being deployed.