DRC Ebola pressure builds in Ituri, Uganda and North Kivu — September 07, 2026

DRC Ebola outbreak reports put Lita at 226 confirmed cases and 120 deaths, while Uganda bars eastern DRC mourners from King Oyo’s burial and a Reuters report flags a new confirmed case in rebel-held North Kivu after a local all-clear. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Ebola in Ituri: 226 confirmed cases, including 120 deaths in Lita (Chief Medical Doctor of the health zone) - ACP — Agence Congolaise de Presse (ACP) https://acp.cd/anglais/ebola-in-ituri-226-confirmed-cases-including-120-deaths-in-lita-chief-medical-doctor-of-the-health-zone/ 2. Uganda blocks DRC mourners from King Oyo burial - The Observer Media Ltd — The Observer https://observer.ug/news/uganda-blocks-drc-mourners-from-king-oyo-burial/ 3. Rebel-held eastern Congo records new Ebola case after declaring outbreak over — Reuters https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/news/rebel-held-eastern-congo-records-new-ebola-case-after-declaring-outbreak-over/ar-AA2bycon 4. Children with Ebola in the DRC lack tailored treatment | UA.NEWS — UA.NEWS https://ua.news/en/health/u-dr-kongo-ditiam-z-eboloiu-brakuie-adaptovanogo-likuvannia Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]