Congo BVD Preparedness 2026 - DREF Operation (MDRCG031)

Countries: Congo, 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 when the trigger was met 09-10-2026 What happened, where and when? On 15 May 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) officially declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus, initially detected in Ituri Province. The spread of the outbreak to other provinces, particularly South Ubangi, has heightened concerns about the risk of the disease being introduced into neighbouri