Congolese health authorities reported updated figures on May 24 showing 904 suspected Ebola cases linked to the Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The ministry also recorded 119 suspected deaths associated with the outbreak.
Specialists caution that the actual toll is likely higher than the official counts reflect.
The Bundibugyo strain has drawn renewed attention from international health officials as case numbers continue to climb.
Local and regional responders are working to trace contacts, isolate patients and strengthen surveillance in affected areas.
The rising suspected case count underscores pressure on hospitals and laboratories to confirm infections and report outcomes promptly.
Health experts say underreporting can occur when communities are hard to reach or when testing capacity is stretched.
Authorities have not released a breakdown of confirmed versus suspected cases in the May 24 update.
The outbreak remains a focus of concern for neighboring countries monitoring cross-border movement.
Officials continue to urge vigilance as response teams expand outreach in communities where transmission may still be occurring.
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Sources:
https://www.npr.org/2026/05/24/nx-s1-5833095/drc-ebola-africa