This total reflects the confirmed cases as of Wednesday (June 10), according to the health minister’s update on X.
The newly affected health zones are located in North Kivu and Ituri, according to the report.
The health ministry noted that Tchomia, situated around 50 kilometres south of the provincial capital Bunia along the shores of Lake Albert, has emerged as the latest affected health zone. This brings the total number of impacted zones to 26 nationwide, with 18 in Ituri province, which accounts for over 94% of the confirmed cases.
In Congo’s healthcare structure, a health zone encompasses a specified area serviced by a network of clinics and a referral hospital, serving approximately 100,000 to 150,000 residents. The country boasts over 500 health zones.
The epidemic, triggered by the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus, for which there is no approved vaccine or specific treatment, was officially declared on May 15. It has since affected regions spanning Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu, areas characterized by insecurity, displacement, and cross-border movements.
