Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have passed 11,000 confirmed, according to the latest figures reported as of Nov. 10.
The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, a rare species of Ebola for which there are no licensed vaccines or specific treatments.
The story in 7 points
- The DRC has recorded 11,042 confirmed Ebola cases.
- That includes 5,387 deaths among confirmed cases.
- Eight provinces in the country have been affected.
- The figures are the latest reported as of Nov. 10, 2026.
- The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus.
- There are no licensed vaccines or specific treatments for this strain.
- Neighboring Kenya has reported nine confirmed cases, including two deaths.
Most of the Ebola vaccines and treatments developed in recent years target the Zaire strain of the virus, which caused the large West African epidemic of 2014–2016. That leaves health workers in the DRC relying mainly on case finding, isolation, contact tracing and supportive care.
The spread to Kenya has raised concern about cross-border transmission in East Africa, and European health authorities are tracking the outbreak closely.
Why it matters
With more than 11,000 confirmed cases, this is one of the largest Ebola outbreaks on record. Without a licensed vaccine, controlling it depends on fast detection and strong local health systems, and the risk of further regional spread remains.
Sources: ECDC, World Health Organization, US News