DRC Ebola Cases Rise as Borders Tighten and MSF Scales Up — June 02, 2026

Ebola outbreak in DRC has reached 282 confirmed cases, mostly in Ituri, as Bunagana border restrictions strand travelers and MSF warns testing, isolation capacity, and Bundibugyo-specific medical tools are lagging. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Confirmed Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of the Congo reach 282 – The Irish News — The Irish News https://www.irishnews.com/news/world/confirmed-ebola-cases-in-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-reach-282-A73TD3IA25LA3G2K6U5VBGROYE/ 2. Bunagana Border Closure Enters Second Week as Ebola Measures Leave Travelers Stranded - Kigezi Television — Kigezi Television https://kigezitv.com/bunagana-border-closure-enters-second-week-as-ebola-measures-leave-travelers-stranded/ 3. Ebola disease in Democratic Republic of Congo: MSF scales up response to a rapidly evolving outbreak — Bastille Post https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/5898632-ebola-disease-in-democratic-republic-of-congo-msf-scales-up-response-to-a-rapidly-evolving-outbreak 4. FACTBOX | Bundibugyo Ebola vaccines and treatments under development — The Herald https://www.theherald.co.za/news/2026-06-01-factbox-bundibugyo-ebola-vaccines-and-treatments-under-development/ 5. Step Back: With different reports using different Ebola case numbers, what’s the difference between a confirmed, probable, and suspected case — and why can those categories change as an outbreak investigation unfolds? Got 60 seconds? Tell us what you think and help shape the show: https://www.lanternpodcasts.com/topfive/feedback?show=ebola-watch Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]