July 9, 2026 — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued the following Ebola Outbreak Response on July 8.
The CDC is continuing to respond to an outbreak of Ebola disease affecting areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), South Sudan, and Uganda. To date, no cases of Ebola disease have been confirmed in the United States because of this outbreak.
Early recognition is critical for healthcare worker and patient safety. While the risk of spread to the United States is considered low at this time, it is possible for travelers from affected areas to enter the United States. As a precaution, CDC is working to raise awareness of this outbreak among public health departments, healthcare facilities, and healthcare providers in the United States.
Healthcare facilities and personnel should review Ebola resources now. Be prepared to assess patients for Ebola risk factors and symptoms.
Additional information:
- CDC is available 24/7 for Ebola consultations by calling the CDC Emergency Operations Center at 770-488-7100.
- New Identify, Isolate, Inform (PDF): A step-by-step guide for evaluating patients who may have Ebola disease.
- New Healthcare Facility Door Sign: Directs patients to immediately report any recent travel in an affected country and any Ebola signs and symptoms.
- Think Ebola Factsheet:Â Recognize the risk factors for Ebola disease and know how to respond if you see signs or symptoms.
- Ebola Infection Prevention and Control for U.S. Healthcare Facilities
- Ebola PPE for U.S. Healthcare Personnel
- Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Ebola
- Upcoming webinar: On July 28, 2026, at 11 a.m. ET, the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC) will host a webinar: Ebola Town Hall: Current Outbreak Updates and Healthcare Preparedness Considerations. Webinar Registration – ZoomÂ
- Webinar on demand: What Clinicians Should Know about Ebola Bundibugyo Virus | COCA | CDC
