Africa CDC Joins DRC in Marking the End of Ebola Outbreak
After 42 days without a single new case, the 16th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has officially ended. What began in September with a pregnant woman in Kasai Province escalated to 53 confirmed cases and 45 deaths – but relentless action and collaboration turned the tide.
On 2 December 2025, Africa CDC Director General Dr Jean Kaseya joined Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka to mark this historic milestone – a testament to national resolve and the vital support of Africa CDC and partners working tirelessly behind the scenes to strengthen response systems.
Over 48,000 vaccine doses were deployed, protecting more than 44,400 people – including frontline health workers and high-risk contacts. Tireless health teams and courageous communities made this success possible. The last patient was discharged on October 19, marking the start of the countdown to zero.
Dr Kaseya called this a moment to learn and prepare: “Managing an epidemic doesn’t end when the outbreak ends.” With USD1 million committed to post-epidemic studies, Africa CDC will work with the DRC Ministry of Health and global partners to strengthen alert systems, improve laboratory capacity and enhance risk communication – ensuring Africa is ready for future health threats.
📥 Read the full brief in your preferred language:
👉 English PDF – Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 1 – 7 December 2025
👉 Version française – Bulletin Hebdomadaire d’Africa CDC | 1 – 7 December 2025
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