DR Congo19 October, 20252 min read
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Nears End After Last Patient Discharged
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The last Ebola patient was discharged in DR Congo, triggering a 42-day countdown to end outbreak. The outbreak recorded 64 cases with 43 deaths, mostly in Bulape and Dikolo regions.
5 outlets told this the same way.
Ebola Outbreak Nears End
WHO says the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is nearing its end after the last patient was discharged in Kasai Province. This discharge triggered a 42-day countdown to declare the outbreak over. The event is framed as a major milestone by both Al Jazeera and Business Post Nigeria.
“The last Ebola patient in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been discharged from a treatment center in Kasai province, marking a significant milestone in the country's 16th outbreak.”
Local reporting adds procedural specifics about the process. The outbreak began on September 4, 2025, in the Kasai region. Business Post Nigeria specifies the Bulape health zone as the starting point.
Authorities report no new cases since September 25, 2025. If the case-free streak holds, the official end will be in early December 2025.
Summary of Kasai Outbreak Data
Case figures and outcomes show a total of 64 cases. Both The Eastleigh Voice and Business Post Nigeria report 53 confirmed and 11 probable cases. Al Jazeera and Business Post Nigeria agree on 19 recoveries.
The Eastleigh Voice uniquely reports 43 deaths. Infections were mostly concentrated in Bulape and Dikolo, indicating geographic clustering within Kasai. Together, these details highlight a severe but geographically focused outbreak that has been quiet since late September.
WHO Response to Health Crisis
WHO and partners mounted an aggressive response to the health crisis. Eastleigh Voice reports the deployment of medical teams, establishment of a treatment center, and vaccination of over 35,000 people. Business Post Nigeria details multidisciplinary teams bolstering surveillance, clinical care, infection control, logistics, and community engagement in a rural, hard-to-reach area.
“WHO responded by deploying medical teams, establishing a treatment center, and vaccinating over 35,000 people.”
Al Jazeera highlights WHO Africa director Mohamed Janabi praising the strong national response and international support. Health workers celebrated the discharge of patients in Bulape.
Outbreak End and Monitoring
The formal end of the outbreak depends on WHO’s 42-day criterion without new infections. Both Eastleigh Voice and Business Post Nigeria project an early December 2025 declaration if the current trend continues. The case-free interval reportedly began on September 25.
Al Jazeera describes the situation as a conditional milestone within that 42-day period. Eastleigh Voice emphasizes ongoing monitoring and prevention even as the last patient leaves care. This signals continued vigilance until the official declaration is made.