The current Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed all previous outbreaks in the country's history in terms of scale and speed. Over 6,200 confirmed cases and 3,000 deaths have been reported by the Ministry of Health. An updated preparedness and response plan for EVD has been released, covering June 2026 to March 2027.

The significant role of women's care work in the Ebola response is highlighted, with concerns about an unaccounted death toll among them. Humanitarian funding remains well below requirements, which could impact response efforts.

The country is experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis with over 1.4 million internally displaced persons. The Ebola outbreak continues to claim lives, with women disproportionately affected due to their caregiving roles.

Details on the specific geographic areas most affected by the Ebola outbreak and the impact of the funding gap on humanitarian operations are not yet covered in recent reporting.