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The Democratic Republic of the Congo declared its 17th Ebola outbreak, caused by Bundibugyo ebolavirus, on 15 May 2026. As the largest recorded outbreak caused by this Ebola species, it spread across multiple provinces and placed considerable pressure on public health and humanitarian response systems. This brief reviews the outbreak and the response through a synthesis of official situation reports, technical publications, and humanitarian analyses. It examines factors that may have influenced outbreak detection, summarizes key observations on surveillance, information management, coordination, and humanitarian financing, and reflects on lessons identified during the response. The brief concludes with practical recommendations aimed at strengthening preparedness, information management, and coordination in future public health emergencies.