Ebola virus disease

1 active outbreak

4,053

Confirmed cases

1,850

Deaths

45.6%

Case fatality rate

Countries affected

Updated: August 10, 2026

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Clinical profile

Pathogen

RNA virus

Filoviridae

Incubation

2–21 d

CFR (reference)

25–90 %

R₀ (reference)

1.5–2.5

Moderate

Vaccine

Not available for active strain

Ervebo (Zaïre strain only)

Treatment

Experimental

Transmission

Direct contactNosocomial

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Active outbreaks

DR Congo

4,053 cases· 1,850 deaths· Aug 5, 2026(5d)

▲8%HIGH RISK

Outbreak history

N/A

Countries affected(5)

DR Congo France Germany Uganda United Kingdom

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