A second case of Ebola has been confirmed in the Eringeti agglomeration, located in the Beni territory of North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. This confirmation was made on September 21, 2026, by Jonas Mutseke, a nurse at the Eringeti Reference Health Center, via the Rwanzururu radio television station. The case is part of a growing number of suspected and confirmed Ebola cases in the region, which has been under close surveillance since the outbreak began.
According to Mutseke, several suspected cases have been reported in Eringeti in recent days, some of whom are from the neighboring province of Ituri. One of these suspected cases, a three-year-old child, has died. The child's death has raised concerns about the potential for further transmission of the disease, particularly given that some members of the child's family have reportedly fled their home and are currently unaccounted for.
The death of the child has occurred in a context of heightened surveillance, as health authorities continue to implement response activities to combat the Ebola outbreak in the region. With nine confirmed cases of Ebola reported in the Mutwanga rural health zone, Beni territory, since the response began on August 20, 2026, concerns are growing about the potential for widespread transmission.
Mutseke has appealed to the family members of the deceased child to present themselves at a health facility for medical follow-up and, if necessary, appropriate care. He has also urged the people of Eringeti to strictly adhere to Ebola prevention measures and to avoid stigmatizing suspected individuals or contacts.
The local community has been advised to report quickly to health services any cases presenting suspicious symptoms, in order to enable early care and limit the risk of disease transmission. Efforts to contain the outbreak are ongoing, with health authorities working to track and monitor contacts of confirmed cases.
The situation in Eringeti and surrounding areas remains a concern, with the potential for further transmission of Ebola if not contained. Health authorities are working to strengthen surveillance and response activities, including contact tracing and provision of medical care to those in need.
The Ebola outbreak in North Kivu is being closely monitored by health authorities and partners, with efforts focused on containing the outbreak and preventing further transmission. The situation is being closely followed, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Key points
- A second Ebola case has been confirmed in Eringeti, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- A three-year-old child has died from suspected Ebola in Eringeti.
- Health authorities are urging the local community to adhere to prevention measures and report suspicious cases.
