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Democratic Republic of the Congo declares end to the Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai Province

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has declared the end of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai Province, after no new cases were reported in the past 42 days since the last patient was discharged from the treatment centre on 19 October 2025.

The outbreak affected the remote Bulape Health Zone, resulting in 64 cases, 53 confirmed, 11 probable, and 45 deaths. The rapid and coordinated response by the Ministry of Health, with assistance from the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners, was pivotal in halting the spread of the virus, which affected Bulape Health Zone, a rural community with limited road and telecommunication infrastructure.

The outbreak was the country’s 16th since the disease was identified in 1976. Previous outbreaks in Kasai Province were in 2007 and 2008.