Thirteen individuals who contracted the Ebola virus have recovered and departed from the Ebola Treatment Center located at the Beni General Hospital in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This development was announced on November 9, 2026, and marks the largest number of recoveries in a single day. The recoveries come as the North Kivu province continues to report new Ebola cases.
The doctor in charge of the treatment center, Jérémie Muhindo, has urged the local population to remain vigilant and adhere to preventive measures to curb the spread of the virus. Muhindo cited movement between Beni and affected areas such as Cantine and Byakato as a contributing factor to the virus's circulation. He emphasized the importance of seeking immediate medical attention at the onset of symptoms.
Health officials are working to contain the outbreak, which has spread across six provinces: Ituri, North Kivu, Haut-Uélé, Tshopo, Bas-Uélé, and Nord-Ubangi. According to the latest data from the Minister of Public Health, Roger Kamba, the North Kivu province has become the primary hotspot for new cases. The Ituri province, however, remains the epicenter of the outbreak, accounting for 70% of all reported cases since the epidemic began.
As of the latest update, over 2,881 individuals have recovered from Ebola, with a global follow-up rate of 83.9% for patients. The situation remains challenging, with 58 out of 178 health zones in the seven affected provinces currently impacted by the epidemic. Twenty-five of these zones have not reported any new cases in at least 21 days.
The Minister of Public Health presented an update on the epidemiological situation during the 102nd meeting of the Council of Ministers on November 6, 2026. The government continues to monitor the situation closely, with efforts focused on containing the outbreak and providing medical care to those affected.
The World Health Organization and other health organizations have expressed concern over the impact of violence in the region on the response to the Ebola outbreak. Recent attacks on health facilities have raised fears of increased transmission and reduced capacity to respond to the crisis.
The situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains fluid, with ongoing efforts to control the outbreak and prevent further spread of the Ebola virus. The recoveries in Beni offer hope, but the need for sustained vigilance and cooperation from the local population is crucial to bringing the epidemic under control.
Key points
- The North Kivu province has become the primary hotspot for new Ebola cases.
- Over 2,881 individuals have recovered from Ebola.
- The Ituri province remains the epicenter of the outbreak, accounting for 70% of all reported cases.
