EVD updates 16 June 2026 | Update on Ebola outbreak
Kigali, 16 June 2026 -- One month after the Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus was declared in Ituri Province, DRC, Rwandan public health authorities continue to closely monitor the situation and maintain our preparedness measures.
There are currently no cases in Rwanda and no active cases in areas bordering Rwanda. While the risk of transmission to Rwanda is low, we remain vigilant and continue strengthening surveillance and preparedness for early detection and rapid response.
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Itangazo ku cyorezo cya Ebola
Kigali, ku wa 16 Kamena 2026 — Nyuma y’ukwezi icyorezo cya Ebola cy’ubwoko bwa Bundibugyo gitangajwe mu Ntara ya Ituri muri Repubulika Iharanira Demokarasi ya Kongo (RDC), inzego z’ubuzima mu Rwanda zikomeje gukurikiranira hafi uko gihagaze no gukomeza ingamba zo kucyirinda.
Kugeza ubu, nta murwayi wa Ebola uri mu Rwanda cyangwa mu duce bihana imbibi. Nubwo ibyago by’uko iki cyorezo cyagera mu Rwanda biri hasi, dukomeje kuba maso no kongera imbaraga mu bikorwa byo gutahura byihuse aho icyorezo cyamenera hose.
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