Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially announced the end of the Ebola outbreak that struck Bulape in Kasai Province, after going 42 consecutive days without a new confirmed case.
According to the Ministry of Health, the outbreak which began on 4 September 2025, infected 64 people and claimed 45 lives.
This was the country’s 16th Ebola outbreak, following the most recent one in North Kivu in 2022.
In a statement welcoming the development, the World Health Organization (WHO) extended heartfelt condolences to families who lost loved ones and applauded the DRC government for the swift and coordinated response.
“We commend the government for its leadership and recognize the commitment of health workers and communities who tirelessly worked to contain this outbreak,” WHO said.
Health experts attribute the rapid containment to improved preparedness systems and advances in Ebola response, including strengthened surveillance, enhanced patient care, and the deployment of effective treatments and vaccines.
These innovations, combined with the experience gained from previous outbreaks, have helped Congo respond more efficiently, reducing both the duration of the crisis and the number of deaths.
The Ministry of Health urged communities to remain vigilant, emphasizing that continued surveillance is essential even after an outbreak is declared over.
