Historical · 2012

2012 DRC Ebola outbreak (BDBV)

Orientale Province. Reported 57 cases and 29 deaths, apparent CFR 50.9%. Strain: Bundibugyo virus.

Last updated 2026-05-17

At a glance

Years: 2012
Countries: DRC
Locations: Orientale Province
Strain: Bundibugyo virus (BDBV)
Reported cases: 57
Reported deaths: 29
Apparent CFR: 50.9%
Why this outbreak matters: Second recognised Bundibugyo virus outbreak. The 2026 outbreak shares geographic proximity (Ituri Province sits in the former Orientale Province area).

Centroid placed at the most commonly reported town or health zone for this outbreak. See the full outbreak map for every recorded event since 1976.

Orientale Province

2.400°, 27.000°

Year	Location	Cases	Deaths	CFR
2007-2008	Uganda · Bundibugyo District	149	37	24.8%
2026Active	DRC, Uganda · Ituri Province - Bunia, Rwampara, Mongbwalu, Nizi, Nyankunde, Mambasa, Fataki, Drodro, Mandima, Niania and other affected zones; North Kivu Province - Beni, Butembo, Katwa, Goma, Musienene and other zones; South Kivu Province - Miti-Murhesa; Haut-Uele Province - Wamba, Isiro, Pawa, Rungu, Boma Mangbetu; Tshopo Province - Kisangani and four further zones; Uganda - Kampala, Wakiso (outbreak declared over 28 July 2026)	4,073	1,852	45.5%