WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Nears End After Last Patient Discharged
Key Takeaways
- 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.
- No new Ebola cases have been reported since 25 September, with 19 patients recovered.
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.
“A total of 43 people have died, with most of the cases and deaths concentrated in Bulape and Dikolo, which together account for more than three-quarters of all infections”
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.
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.
“Bulape –The last Ebola patient in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was discharged today, marking an important milestone in the efforts to end the outbreak”
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.
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.
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