Ebola Outbreak Strikes Near Displaced Communities

Settlements for refugee and internally displaced people (IDP) span the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the 2026 Ebola outbreak was first detected, and adjacent areas in South Sudan and Uganda, where there have been confirmed or suspected cases.

Map of the May 2026 Ebola outbreak showing cities with confirmed cases in the DRC, South Sudan, and Uganda, with many refugee and IDP settlements in the area

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Note: Settlements include formal and informal camps, centers, and accommodation in communities.

Sources: UNHCR (refugee and IDP settlements); BEACON (cases); Reuters (South Kivu case)