Ebola Outbreak in DRC: Urgent Coordinated Response Required to Protect Children
Following the declaration of a vaccine-resistant Ebola outbreak in the DRC in May 2026, the WHO has designated it a PHEIC. World Vision has launched a Category 3 National Response to scale up hygiene promotion and child protection in high-risk areas like Ituri province.
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- 📰 Published: May 22, 2026 at 19:16
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International NGO World Vision expresses grave concern over the Ebola (Bundibugyo strain) outbreak declared in the DRC on May 15, 2026. With no approved vaccines or treatments, the virus is spreading rapidly across conflict-prone regions. Vulnerable children face imminent threats to their lives and futures, including loss of education and displacement.
On May 15, the DRC Ministry of Health declared the outbreak in north-eastern Ituri province. The WHO designated this as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on May 16. As of May 19, over 500 suspected cases and 131 deaths have been reported in the DRC, with cases spreading to Goma and crossing into Uganda.
World Vision's DRC office declared a 'Category 3: National Response' on May 20. Key activities include community awareness, epidemiological surveillance, staff protection, and psychosocial support. In Ituri, where 900,000 IDPs reside, malnutrition is severely weakening children's immunity. World Vision is working closely with health authorities to contain the spread and protect the most vulnerable families.
On May 15, the DRC Ministry of Health declared the outbreak in north-eastern Ituri province. The WHO designated this as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on May 16. As of May 19, over 500 suspected cases and 131 deaths have been reported in the DRC, with cases spreading to Goma and crossing into Uganda.
World Vision's DRC office declared a 'Category 3: National Response' on May 20. Key activities include community awareness, epidemiological surveillance, staff protection, and psychosocial support. In Ituri, where 900,000 IDPs reside, malnutrition is severely weakening children's immunity. World Vision is working closely with health authorities to contain the spread and protect the most vulnerable families.
FAQ
今回流行しているエボラ出血熱（ブンディブギョ型）の特徴は何ですか？
現時点で承認されたワクチンや治療薬が存在せず、致死率は30〜50%とされています。2018〜2020年の東部DRCでの流行時と同じ地域で猛威を振るっています。
2026年5月時点での具体的な被害状況を教えてください。
5月19日時点でDRC国内の疑い例は500件を超え、131名が死亡（うち検査確認30件）しています。感染はイツリ州から北キブ州ゴマ・ブテンボ、さらにウガンダへも拡大しています。
WHOや各国の対応状況はどうなっていますか？
WHOは5月16日に「国際的に懸念される公衆衛生上の緊急事態（PHEIC）」に指定。ウガンダ政府は不要な身体接触を一時禁止し、南スーダンも越境感染への警戒を強めています。
ワールド・ビジョンはどのような支援活動を行っていますか？
DRC事務所が「国家規模対応」を宣言し、地域社会への衛生啓発、疫学・コミュニティ監視の強化、スタッフの防護、保健当局と連携した子ども保護・感染予防活動を推進しています。
特にどのような背景を持つ人々がリスクにさらされていますか？
イツリ州の国内避難民90万人超が、慢性的な栄養不足と衛生環境悪化により免疫力が低下しており、特に子どもたちが命の危険や教育機会の喪失、家族離散の危機に直面しています。