Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo's Kasai Province

Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo's Kasai Province: What You Need to Know

Published: 5 September 2025 • Location: Bulape & Mweka, Kasai Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo



Health teams are being deployed to Kasai province as authorities respond to the outbreak.

Summary

On 4–5 September 2025 the Ministry of Health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) confirmed an Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Bulape health zone, Kasai Province. As of the latest official reports, 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths (including four health-care workers) have been reported. Laboratory testing confirmed the presence of the Zaire (EBOV) strain.

Current situation (key facts)

  • Index case: A 34-year-old pregnant woman who presented with hemorrhagic symptoms and died in late August 2025.
  • Cases and deaths: ~28 suspected cases with 15 deaths reported in Bulape and Mweka health zones (figures reported by national authorities and WHO).
  • Health workers affected: Several health-care workers are among the fatalities and suspected cases, increasing concern about infection control in local facilities.
  • Virus type: Confirmed Zaire ebolavirus (EBOV), the most virulent ebolavirus species.
  • Risk assessment: WHO assesses the national risk level as high, regional moderate, global low — and has deployed rapid response teams and supplies to assist the DRC Ministry of Health.

What authorities are doing

The DRC Ministry of Health, with support from WHO, Africa CDC and partner organisations, has activated a rapid response: epidemiological investigations, sample collection and laboratory confirmation, deployment of infection-prevention teams, risk communication, and contact tracing. Vaccination with available rVSV-based Ebola vaccine (where appropriate) and case-management measures are being mobilised for frontline workers and close contacts.

What this means for the public

Ebola spreads through direct contact with blood or bodily fluids from symptomatic people, contaminated surfaces, or infected wildlife. The public should:

  1. Avoid contact with symptomatic individuals and their body fluids.
  2. Follow guidance from local health authorities and healthcare facilities.
  3. Practice good hand hygiene and safe caregiving behaviours; avoid traditional burial practices that allow contact with the body unless managed by trained teams.
  4. Seek medical attention promptly if you develop fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or unexplained bleeding after exposure.

How international partners can help

Support can include rapid delivery of personal protective equipment (PPE), laboratory testing supplies, vaccines for ring vaccination strategies, and deployment of trained epidemiologists and IPC (infection prevention & control) teams. Continued funding and coordination remain critical to preventing spread and protecting health workers.

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