The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has officially announced the conclusion of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the country.
The outbreak, which began on September 4, 2025, resulted in 64 cases — 53 confirmed and 11 classified as probable — along with 45 deaths across six health areas.
No additional confirmed infections have been detected since the last case was recorded on September 25, 2025.
According to a statement from the World Health Organisation (WHO), authorities declared the outbreak over after two full incubation cycles, totalling 42 days, had passed since the last confirmed patient tested negative and was discharged on October 19, 2025.
WHO noted that it worked with partners to deliver technical, operational, and financial assistance to help the government contain the spread.
“This is the country’s 16th outbreak of Ebola. Although the outbreak has been declared over, health authorities are maintaining surveillance to rapidly identify and respond to any re-emergence,” the organisation said.
It added that ongoing risk communication and community engagement efforts will continue to give accurate information, manage community feedback, dispel rumours, and help reduce stigma toward those affected.
Ebola virus disease is a severe illness caused by the Ebola virus (EBOV). Transmission occurs through contact with infected wildlife and spreads among humans via direct contact with bodily fluids, contaminated materials, or organs.
Common symptoms include sudden fever, abdominal pain, fatigue, and loss of appetite, followed days later by nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, and sometimes a rash.
Severe cases can lead to bleeding, shock, multi-organ failure, encephalopathy, and pregnancy complications. Previous outbreaks have recorded case fatality rates ranging from 25 to 90 percent.