Mweka and Luebo health zones

Zaire ebolavirus · Kasaï-Occidental · verified historical

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Summary

An outbreak in Mweka and Luebo health zones of Kasaï-Occidental Province infected 264 people and killed 187 (CFR 71%). Investigations linked the index event to consumption of fruit bats during a regional migration.

Why this matters

First strong epidemiological link between Zaire ebolavirus spillover and fruit bat consumption.

Sources

T1 Ebola Virus Disease Distribution Map and Outbreak History CDC · 2026-05-18
T2 Human Ebola outbreak resulting from direct exposure to fruit bats in Luebo (Leroy et al.) Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases · 2026-05-18