Uganda: Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak 2026 – DREF Operational Update (MDRUG058)

Countries: Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Please refer to the attached file. Description of the Event Date of event 15-05-2026 What happened, where and when? An outbreak of Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease (BUVD) was declared by the Uganda Ministry of Health on 15 May 2026. The outbreak is located in Uganda, primarily linked to Kampala (Kibuli Hospital) and involving cases connected to cross-border transmission with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The index case was a 59-year-old male from DRC who sought medical care in Kampala and died on the same day; his case is epidemiologically linked to an ongoing outbreak in DRC. As of 2 June 2026 (reporting date), a total of eleven confirmed cases, one probable case and one confirmed death have been identified, with no new cases reported in the previous 24 hours. The evolving cross-border outbreak dynamics between DRC and Uganda led to the launch of the IFRC Regional Emergency Appeal (MDRS1007). This DREF operation contributes to the implementation of that regional response in Uganda.

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