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DRC Ebola outbreak expands and impacts healthcare workers

Overview

The Bundibugyo-strain Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to escalate, marking the deadliest epidemic in the country’s history. As of mid-October 2026, confirmed cases have surpassed 9,000, with the Health Ministry reporting 4,381 deaths. The case fatality rate is approximately 48.3%, though officials warn that confirmed figures may only represent one-third of actual infections due to undetected cases.

The virus has spread across 65 health zones in seven provinces, primarily in the north and east. Containment efforts face significant hurdles, including ongoing armed conflict, community mistrust of medical personnel, and limited healthcare infrastructure. Many deaths are occurring within communities rather than in treatment centers.

To address the lack of approved treatments for this specific strain, the World Health Organization (WHO) is launching the ‘Tumaini’ clinical trial platform. This initiative, expected to begin before the end of October, will test vaccines against the Bundibugyo virus. The first phase will utilize the Ervebo vaccine, which is already approved for the Zaire strain, while the project aims to eventually integrate candidate vaccines from the University of Oxford and Moderna.

Regional spread is also a growing concern; health authorities in Kenya have confirmed two imported cases, including a 39-year-old man who is a close relative of the first patient. Kenyan officials have placed 108 contacts in quarantine and tightened border screenings.

Entities

Democratic Republic of the Congo · World Health Organization · Africa CDC · Ituri · Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

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  • "There are 4,945 confirmed Ebola cases and 2,325 deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo."

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    "The Ebola outbreak in the DRC has killed 2,325 people."

    While the death toll matches, the confirmed case counts (unspecified vs 4,945) are presented as different data points.

  • "1,556 people have died from the Ebola outbreak."

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    "1,556 people have died from the Ebola outbreak in the DRC."

    These claims are identical and do not contradict, but they are part of a group of different death toll figures.

  • "As of September 10, there have been 7,022 confirmed Ebola cases and 3,398 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo." www.diarioultimahoradigital.com.ve · dominicanaaldia.com · www.rri.co.id · www.tvsarawak.my · www.tag24.com · +22 more

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    "The DRC Health Ministry reported 9,066 confirmed Ebola cases and 4,381 deaths as of October 12." bahamasspectator.com · www.europesays.com · jamaicainquirer.com · eltiempomx.com · www.brandonsun.com · +20 more

    The reported case and death counts are different for the same outbreak.

  • "As of September 10, there have been 7,022 confirmed Ebola cases and 3,398 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo." www.diarioultimahoradigital.com.ve · dominicanaaldia.com · www.rri.co.id · www.tvsarawak.my · www.tag24.com · +22 more

    vs

    "The Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed 3,075 Ebola cases."

    The reported number of confirmed cases (7,022 vs 3,075) are different.

  • "1,556 people have died from the Ebola outbreak in the DRC."

    vs

    "The Ebola outbreak in the DRC has killed 2,325 people."

    The death tolls reported (2,325 vs 1,556) are mutually exclusive.

  • "There have been 2,911 deaths recorded due to the outbreak." www.zdravotnickydenik.cz · www.eldiariodehoy.com · time.news · www.aerzteblatt.de · www.troyrecord.com · +27 more

    vs

    "The Ebola outbreak in the DRC has killed 2,325 people."

    The death tolls reported (2,325 vs 2,911) are mutually exclusive.

  • "The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in 4,449 confirmed cases and 2,061 deaths."

    vs

    "The Ebola outbreak in the DRC has killed 2,325 people."

    The death tolls reported (2,325 vs 2,061) are mutually exclusive.

  • "As of September 10, there have been 7,022 confirmed Ebola cases and 3,398 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo." www.diarioultimahoradigital.com.ve · dominicanaaldia.com · www.rri.co.id · www.tvsarawak.my · www.tag24.com · +22 more

    vs

    "The Ebola outbreak in the DRC has killed 2,325 people."

    The death tolls reported (2,325 vs 3,398) are mutually exclusive.

  • "The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded 6,186 confirmed cases and 3,007 deaths since mid-May." haber.mynet.com · www.firmas.mx · poa24horas.com.br · www.tn23.tv · www.medcom.id · +20 more

    vs

    "The Ebola outbreak in the DRC has killed 2,325 people."

    The death tolls reported (2,325 vs 3,007) are mutually exclusive.

  • "The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached 4,018 out of 8,300 confirmed cases." khaleejmag.com · gazeta10.com · www.negocios.com · adevarul.ro · www.perthnow.com.au · +35 more

    vs

    "The Ebola outbreak in the DRC has killed 2,325 people."

    The death tolls reported (2,325 vs 4,018) are mutually exclusive.

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Democratic Republic of Congo faces dual cholera and Ebola epidemics

    The World Health Organization reports a growing cholera epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with over 125,000 suspected cases recorded since early 2025 amid an ongoing Ebola outbreak.

  2. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    World Bank provides $80 million to DRC for Ebola response

    The World Bank is providing $80 million to the DRC to combat Ebola, while $13 million is allocated for regional health security. Local efforts include new labs and community surveillance in Ituri.

  3. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Lisbon man detained for alleged sexual abuse of vulnerable woman

    A 32-year-old man is in preventive detention in Lisbon, accused of two aggravated sexual abuse crimes against a vulnerable 22-year-old woman.

  4. [HEALTH] 70 sources
    DR Congo Ebola outbreak surpasses 9,000 cases

    The Ebola outbreak in the DRC has surpassed 9,000 cases and 4,300 deaths. The Bundibugyo strain is spreading across seven provinces, while Kenya reports its second imported case.

  5. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Congo launches Ebola drug and vaccine trials amid deadly outbreak

    Clinical trials for an antiviral pill and the Ervebo vaccine are underway in Congo to combat a deadly Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain.

  6. [HEALTH] 7 sources
    Ebola in DR Congo leaves over 1,900 children orphaned or separated

    UNICEF reports over 1,900 children have been orphaned or separated from families due to the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo, with high mortality rates among children under five.

  7. [HEALTH] 9 sources
    Ebola outbreak intensifies in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Ebola cases are surging in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, with North Kivu and Ituri provinces facing severe outbreaks, overwhelmed medical facilities, and logistical challenges.

  8. [HEALTH] 18 sources
    DRC Ebola outbreak surpasses 4,000 deaths

    The DRC's Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has surpassed 4,000 deaths and 8,300 cases. While some areas show signs of decline, insecurity and logistical hurdles continue to hamper containment efforts.

  9. [HEALTH] 7 sources
    Ebola outbreak in DRC faces tracking challenges as infected doctor is repatriated

    Africa CDC warns that declining Ebola case numbers in the DRC may stem from poor tracking, as a doctor infected during the outbreak is repatriated to the Netherlands for specialized treatment.

  10. [HEALTH] 83 sources
    DR Congo Ebola outbreak death toll surpasses 4,000

    The Ebola outbreak in the DRC has killed over 4,000 people, with 8,300 confirmed cases. Containment is hindered by insecurity, the destruction of a transit center, and protests by unpaid health workers.

  11. [HEALTH] 9 sources
    DRC Ebola outbreak: MSF staff member evacuated to Netherlands

    An MSF worker has been evacuated to the Netherlands after testing positive for the Bundibugyo Ebola virus during the DRC's largest recorded outbreak, which has caused over 4,000 deaths since May.

  12. [HEALTH] 26 sources
    DR Congo Ebola outbreak exceeds 8,000 cases and 3,900 deaths

    The Democratic Republic of the Congo is battling its deadliest Ebola outbreak to date, with over 8,000 cases and 3,900 deaths reported. The Bundibugyo strain lacks an approved vaccine, complicating efforts.

  13. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Politician Marie-Celestin Karondwa killed in DRC after Ebola radio broadcast

    A high-ranking UDPS politician, Marie-Celestin Karondwa, was beaten to death in Butembo, DRC, after participating in a radio program to promote Ebola prevention measures.

  14. [HEALTH] 89 sources
    DRC Ebola outbreak surpasses 8,000 cases and 3,900 deaths

    The Ebola outbreak in the DRC has surpassed 8,000 cases and 3,901 deaths. The Bundibugyo strain epidemic is the deadliest in the country's history, complicated by conflict and community mistrust.

  15. [HEALTH] 39 sources
    Ebola outbreak in DRC spreads to 63 health zones

    The Ebola outbreak in the DRC, involving the Bundibugyo strain, has reached 63 health zones with 7,890 confirmed cases and 3,799 deaths. Containment is hindered by conflict and insufficient contact tracing.

  16. [HEALTH] 5 sources
    Democratic Republic of the Congo begins Ebola vaccine trial

    A clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is testing if the Ervebo vaccine provides protection against the Bundibugyo Ebola virus variant among 20,000 frontline workers.

  17. [HEALTH] 22 sources
    DRC Ebola crisis: US pledges $267 million in additional aid

    The US has pledged $267 million to combat the Ebola epidemic in the DRC, bringing its total aid to $887 million. Meanwhile, MSF is testing the ERVEBO vaccine in a study involving 20,000 frontline workers.

  18. [HEALTH] 33 sources
    DRC Ebola outbreak: Vaccine trials begin for Bundibugyo strain

    The DRC is battling a Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak with over 7,600 cases and 3,600 deaths. Clinical trials for the Ervebo vaccine are underway to test its efficacy against this specific strain.

  19. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Ebola co-discoverer predicts DRC outbreak end in months

    Ebola co-discoverer Jean-Jacques Muyembe states the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo may subside in three to four months.

  20. [HEALTH] 54 sources
    DR Congo launches Ebola vaccination campaign in Ituri province

    DR Congo has begun vaccinating frontline workers with the Ervebo vaccine in Ituri and North Kivu to combat a major Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain, amid ongoing clinical trials.

  21. [HEALTH] 32 sources
    Ebola in DRC: Outbreak shows mixed signs as cases exceed 7,200

    The Ebola outbreak in the DRC, caused by the Bundibugyo variant, has seen over 7,200 cases and 3,500 deaths. While some areas show progress, officials warn the epidemic is still spreading in several provinces.

  22. [HEALTH] 6 sources
    Ebola outbreak impacts healthcare workers in Katwa and Butembo

    Ebola infections are rising among healthcare workers in Katwa and Butembo, while medical staff in the Damas health zone have suspended response activities to demand unpaid wages and protective equipment.

  23. [HEALTH] 70 sources
    Ebola outbreak in DR Congo exceeds 7,000 cases and spreads to seventh province

    The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has exceeded 7,000 cases and 3,398 deaths, spreading to a seventh province, South-Ubangi, despite signs of a potential peak.

  24. [HEALTH] 55 sources
    Ebola outbreak in DRC expands to seventh province

    The Ebola outbreak in the DRC has spread to a seventh province, Sud-Ubangi, with over 7,000 cases and 3,398 deaths reported. The Bundibugyo strain continues to pose a high regional risk.

  25. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Congo burial teams face hostility during Ebola outbreak

    Burial teams in Congo's Ituri province are struggling with exhaustion and community hostility while managing a deadly Ebola outbreak that has killed nearly 3,200 people.

  26. [HEALTH] 28 sources
    Ebola outbreak in DRC exceeds 6,600 cases amid critical resource shortages

    The Ebola outbreak in the DRC is spreading across six provinces, with over 6,600 cases and 3,200 deaths. The WHO warns of critical shortages in hospital beds and medical personnel to contain the virus.

  27. [HEALTH] 6 sources
    Democratic Republic of the Congo Ebola outbreak exceeds 3,000 deaths

    The WHO warns of unknown Ebola transmission chains in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as deaths exceed 3,000. The Congolese government has launched the ‘Une Santé’ plan to improve surveillance and response

  28. [HEALTH] 8 sources
    Cuba offers medical expertise to Congo amid Ebola outbreak

    Cuba has offered medical expertise and technical assistance to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to help contain a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak with a fatality rate exceeding 40 percent.

  29. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Ebola outbreak in DR Congo faces containment risks due to unpaid staff

    While some regions in the DR Congo show signs of Ebola containment after 42 days without new infections, unpaid health workers are causing critical screening checkpoints to fail.

  30. [HEALTH] 54 sources
    Ebola outbreak in DR Congo surpasses 3,000 deaths

    The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 3,000 deaths and 6,100 cases, marking the fastest-growing epidemic in the country's history and a major regional health threat.

  31. [HEALTH] 101 sources
    DRC Ebola outbreak surpasses 6,000 cases and 3,000 deaths

    The Democratic Republic of the Congo is battling its deadliest Ebola outbreak to date, with over 6,000 cases and 3,000 deaths reported from the Bundibugyo strain across six provinces.

  32. [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Ebola response in DRC faces violence and abuse prevention challenges

    Violence against health workers and new measures to prevent sexual abuse are complicating the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  33. [INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources
    U.S. issues 21-day travel bans for DRC Ebola outbreak

    The U.S. has implemented 21-day travel bans for anyone who has been in the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan due to an Ebola outbreak, affecting both U.S. citizens and foreign nationals.

  34. [HEALTH] 71 sources
    DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to 60 zones amid funding crisis

    The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history is spreading through the DRC, with nearly 5,800 cases and 2,786 deaths. The UN is calling for urgent funding as vaccination efforts begin for frontline workers.

  35. [HEALTH] 120 sources
    Ebola outbreak ends in Uganda while cases rise in DRC

    The WHO has declared the end of the Ebola outbreak in Uganda, but the disease continues to spread rapidly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where cases and deaths continue to rise.

  36. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    IMF relief fund depleted as Ebola outbreak hits Democratic Republic of the Congo

    An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has caused over 2,000 deaths, leaving the IMF’s Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust depleted following the COVID-19 pandemic.

  37. [HEALTH] 174 sources
    DR Congo Ebola outbreak grows exponentially with 2,557 deaths

    The DRC is battling a deadly Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain, with over 2,500 deaths reported. The WHO has allocated 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses to support clinical trials and frontline workers.

  38. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Democratic Republic of the Congo Ebola response hindered by violence

    Violence and arson against healthcare workers and facilities are disrupting Ebola response efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly in the Ituri and Butembo regions.

  39. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    IMF relief fund depleted as Ebola outbreak hits DRC

    An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has caused over 2,000 deaths, while the IMF's Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust faces depleted resources to provide necessary debt relief.

  40. [HEALTH] 157 sources
    DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in national history

    The Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo is the deadliest in the country's history, with 2,325 deaths and 4,945 cases. The Bundibugyo strain is spreading rapidly, and no approved vaccine or treatment currently exists

  41. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    United States allocates $242 million to combat Ebola in Central Africa

    The U.S. has allocated $242 million in additional funding to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, bringing total aid to over $512 million.

  42. [HEALTH] 86 sources
    Ebola outbreak in DR Congo expands to six provinces

    The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading rapidly across six provinces, killing one person every 30 minutes. The UN has released $30.5 million to support the response.

  43. [HEALTH] 6 sources
    Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda declared global health emergency

    The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda a global health emergency. With thousands dead and no current vaccine, nations are implementing travel restrictions and preparing health networks.

  44. [HEALTH] 123 sources
    DR Congo Ebola outbreak threatens to become deadliest on record

    The Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, is spreading at record speeds, with over 2,000 deaths and 4,400 cases reported as it threatens to become the deadliest in history.

  45. [HEALTH] 64 sources
    Ebola outbreak in DRC surpasses 2,000 deaths

    The DRC is battling a record-breaking Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, with over 2,000 deaths. The WHO warns the virus began in February, outpacing response efforts amid regional conflict.

  46. [HEALTH] 7 sources
    DRC Ebola outbreak prompts WHO to call for Ervebo vaccine trial

    WHO recommends a randomized trial of the Ervebo vaccine to test protection against the Bundibugyo Ebola strain amid a DRC outbreak with over 4,000 cases and 1,850 deaths.

  47. [HEALTH] 90 sources
    Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeds 4,000 cases

    A deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, has surpassed 4,000 cases and 1,800 deaths, with a lethality rate of approximately 45% mirroring the fastest-foc

  48. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Ebola outbreak in DRC spurs WHO appeal for urgent funding

    The WHO says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the largest ever, calling for urgent funding, while Médecins Sans Frontières warns the situation is at its most critical stage, with over 3

  49. [HEALTH] 4 sources
    UN expands humanitarian corridors as Ebola spreads in DRC

    UN agencies are bolstering humanitarian corridors while the Ebola outbreak in the DRC reaches 3,748 cases and 1,587 deaths, spreading to five provinces amid conflict and displacement.

  50. [HEALTH] 172 sources
    DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills over 1,800 as cases near 4,000

    DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed 1,801 people, confirmed 3,973 cases, and remains in sustained transmission; WHO and the US have stepped up response amid health‑worker protests and a boat screening effort.

  51. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Uganda Partners with WHO and Africa CDC to Boost Regional Health Security

    WHO and Africa CDC officials visited Uganda, commending its Ebola response and urging continued regional health‑security measures amid ongoing risks from the DRC outbreak.

  52. [HEALTH] 8 sources
    DRC President Tshisekedi unveils Ebola aid and agro‑industrial plan

    DRC officials launch UNFPA Ebola kits, a national sanitation drive, an agro‑industrial project, a MONUSCO service building, and highlight an Ebola survivor’s recovery.

  53. [HEALTH] 112 sources
    DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes largest in the country's history

    DR Congo's Ebola outbreak, declared 15 May 2026, is the country's largest, with 3,605 cases, 1,587 deaths (44 % CFR) across five provinces; no vaccine exists and WHO has declared a public‑health emergency.

  54. [HEALTH] 82 sources
    DRC Ebola outbreak claims over 1,500 lives as cases top 3,400

    DRC's Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak exceeds 3,400 cases and 1,500 deaths, doubling every 20 days and prompting UN calls for massive aid amid severe food insecurity.

  55. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Ebola response in DRC sees worker protests and delayed bonus payments

    In the DRC's Ebola outbreak, the government began paying bonuses to responders while health workers in Bunia protest months of unpaid salaries amid more than 1,300 deaths.

  56. [HEALTH] 25 sources
    Kenya Launches Ebola Preparedness Taskforce as Uganda Declares Outbreak Over

    Kenya forms an Ebola preparedness taskforce, while Uganda declares itself Ebola‑free after a 20‑case outbreak linked to the DRC.

  57. [HEALTH] 143 sources
    DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 3,200 cases, death toll exceeds 1,400

    DR Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 3,200 cases and over 1,400 deaths, with cases doubling every 20 days; health‑worker strikes, low global spread risk, and expanded UN food aid.

  58. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Canada bans entry for recent travelers from DRC amid Ebola outbreak

    Canada temporarily bans foreign nationals who visited the DRC in the past 21 days, extending health checks and quarantine for recent travelers from the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan amid low‑risk Ebola concerns.

  59. [HEALTH] 109 sources
    DRC Ebola outbreak tops 3,000 cases, death toll exceeds 1,300

    DRC's Ebola outbreak nears 3,000 cases with 1,309 deaths, 44% fatality; Ituri epicentre, WHO PHEIC, health‑worker strike, and spillover to Uganda.

  60. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    UN warns Ebola response hampered by violence in DR Congo's North Kivu

    UN spokesperson Stephen Dujarric said insecurity in DR Congo's North Kivu, especially Beni, has halted aid and Ebola response, with 30 killed, over a dozen injured, 2,473 cases reported and calls for safe aid‑v

  61. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Armed clashes and Ebola surge deepen humanitarian crisis in DRC's Ituri province

    Armed incursions from South Sudan and a worsening Ebola outbreak have forced school closures, displaced tens of thousands, and spurred civil society in DRC's Ituri province to demand more troops and security.

  62. [HEALTH] 100 sources
    DRC Ebola outbreak claims nearly 1,000 deaths

    The DRC Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has killed 999 people (plus 2 in Uganda), recorded 2,473 cases, lacks approved vaccines, and fuels WHO alerts, cross‑border spread, and new experimental trials.

  63. [HEALTH] 7 sources
    Africa CDC Director Urges US to End Uganda Ebola Travel Ban

    Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya urged U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lift Ebola travel bans on Uganda, citing no new cases since July 16 and a 42‑day clearance period.

  64. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Ebola Patient Treated in Frankfurt Shows Continued Recovery

    A U.S. aid worker infected with the Bundibugyo Ebola strain in the DRC recovered after treatment in Frankfurt’s isolation unit, with no staff infections reported.

  65. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Ebola response in DRC sees first survivor releases and continued health services

    Ten Ebola survivors were released in Ituri as military officials urged continued vigilance, while MSF expands Ebola treatment in South‑Kivu and keeps essential health services running amid ongoing crises.

  66. [HEALTH] 24 sources
    Canada bans entry for foreign travelers from DRC over Ebola

    Canada imposed a temporary July 2026 ban on foreign nationals who visited the DRC (and Uganda, South Sudan) in the past 21 days to curb Ebola spread; citizens are exempt but must quarantine. The WHO opposes the

  67. [HEALTH] 49 sources
    DR Congo Ebola outbreak claims 930 lives, over 2,300 cases

    DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed 930 people, confirmed 2,344 cases, and spread faster than any previous outbreak, with attacks on health workers and an international response involving U.S. evacuations and

  68. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    IOM warns that transporting Ebola victims' bodies within DRC heightens spread risk

    IOM warns that moving Ebola victims' bodies within the DRC for burial raises infection risk; over 2,000 cases and 700 deaths reported in DRC and Uganda as of July 14, with most deaths occurring outside health‑c

  69. [HEALTH] 28 sources
    Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC kills 864, over 2,180 cases as attacks target health workers

    DRC's Ebola outbreak has killed 864, infected 2,181; attacks on health workers and funding cuts hinder response, WHO warns rapid spread.

  70. [HEALTH] 12 sources
    Uganda begins 42‑day countdown after last Ebola patient discharged

    Uganda discharged its last Ebola patient on 16 July 2026 and started the WHO‑mandated 42‑day countdown; the outbreak had 20 cases (15 from DRC) and two deaths.

  71. [HEALTH] 6 sources
    Ebola outbreak sparks violent attack on Nyakunde hospital in DRC

    Relatives attacked Nyakunde hospital in DRC’s Ituri province during the Ebola outbreak, forcing staff and patients to flee; several Ebola patients escaped, humanitarian staff withdrew, and the army opened an调查.

  72. [HEALTH] 10 sources
    US imposes 21‑day quarantine on travelers from DRC amid Ebola outbreak

    The U.S. will not allow Americans who have been in the DRC in the past 21 days to fly home until they spend 21 days elsewhere, aiming to stop spread of an Ebola outbreak with over 2,000 cases and 754 deaths.

  73. [HEALTH] 85 sources
    DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 2,000 cases as spread accelerates

    DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has exceeded 2,000 cases and 796 deaths, spreading faster than prior epidemics, with attacks on health facilities and worker strikes hampering response; Uganda nears virus‑free status.

  74. [HEALTH] 8 sources
    Uganda readies Ebola-free declaration as final patient to be released

    Uganda will discharge its last Ebola patient, starting a 42‑day WHO countdown to be declared Ebola‑free, while Dubai Humanitarian sends a fourth airlift of 72.5 t of aid to support containment.

  75. [HEALTH] 29 sources
    U.S. blocks Americans from returning from Congo over Ebola

    The Trump administration barred U.S. citizens in the DRC from boarding commercial flights home, requiring a 21‑day stay in a third country due to a widening Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak with over 1,900 cases and 7

  76. [HEALTH] 25 sources
    Oxford university launches first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine

    Oxford starts a phase‑1 trial of a Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine in the UK, testing safety in 50 volunteers as the DRC‑Uganda outbreak approaches 2,000 cases; a separate antiviral trial also begins in the DRC.

  77. [HEALTH] 62 sources
    DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 2,000 cases as WHO warns true toll may be up to four times higher

    DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has exceeded 2,000 cases and 750 deaths; WHO says the real toll could be 2‑4× higher. The fast‑spreading virus has spread to new provinces, 80% of new cases are from unknown chains, a

  78. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC spreads rapidly, risk to South Sudan low, Sweden monitoring

    Ebola in eastern DRC has infected 1,830 and killed 648, with experimental treatments now used. Risk of spread to South Sudan is high, but Sweden sees very low risk for its citizens abroad.

  79. [HEALTH] 36 sources
    US Ebola patient arrives in Frankfurt for treatment

    A US citizen with the Bundibugyo Ebola strain was admitted to Frankfurt’s isolation unit; condition stable, no public risk, amid a Congo outbreak with ~1,900 cases.

  80. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Democratic Republic of Congo civil society urges action on security and Ebola response

    DRC civil society groups in Sud‑Kivu and Ituri demand stronger security measures after armed attacks and urgent funding to boost the Ebola response.

  81. [HEALTH] 169 sources
    DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Passes 600 Deaths and Spreads to New Provinces

    DR Congo's Ebola outbreak hits 600+ deaths, spreads to new provinces, sees a US citizen infected, health‑worker strike, and calls for faster international response.

  82. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Ebola response in Ituri bolstered by Ugandan doctors and media partnership

    Ugandan doctors join Ituri’s Ebola fight as the province’s public broadcaster pledges media support for health and reconstruction.

  83. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    South Africa readies hospitals for possible Ebola cases

    South Africa is preparing for possible Ebola importation, designating 36 hospitals, establishing three readiness committees and enhancing screening and PPE as the DRC outbreak reaches 1,600 cases and 500 deaths

  84. [HEALTH] 37 sources
    Democratic Republic of Congo Ebola outbreak deaths hit 600

    DR Congo Ebola outbreak has killed 600, with 1,708‑1,759 cases, no vaccine, WHO warns it’s still expanding, and healthcare workers are striking over unpaid wages.

  85. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    DR Congo police chief orders strict discipline as opposition protests loom

    DR Congo police chief Israel Kantu warns of strict discipline ahead of opposition protests; security officials stress order, while cities ban gatherings amid Ebola fears and a planned C64 march.

  86. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    France Discharges First Ebola Patient After Full Recovery

    France’s first Ebola patient, a doctor from the DRC, recovered and was discharged on July 4 after isolation and treatment, with no secondary infections reported.

  87. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    France reports first Ebola case cured and discharged

    France’s health minister says the first Ebola patient in the country, a Congolese doctor, has recovered and been discharged after negative tests; five contacts are in home quarantine.

  88. [HEALTH] 7 sources
    France discharges first Ebola patient, doctor recovered from DRC

    France discharged its first Ebola patient, a DRC humanitarian doctor, after two negative tests; Health Minister Rist praised the response system.

  89. [HEALTH] 31 sources
    DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 1,500 cases, 473 deaths as France records first recovered patient

    DR Congo's Ebola outbreak exceeds 1,500 cases and 473 deaths; France confirms its first diagnosed patient has recovered, while response teams grapple with staffing and funding challenges.

  90. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    US hospitals brace for Ebola as Uganda reports isolated Marburg case

    US hospitals prepare for Ebola after European imports, while Uganda confirms an isolated Marburg case amid an ongoing Ebola outbreak in the region.

  91. [HEALTH] 15 sources
    Queen Elizabeth University Hospital unit sealed over suspected Ebola

    A returned traveller was isolated at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital over a suspected Ebola case; tests later returned negative, and the unit was reopened.

  92. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    UN warns Ebola outbreak could cost Africa $3.6 billion

    The UN warned that the Ebola outbreak in the DRC could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, erase up to 328,000 jobs, with 1,307 cases and 377 deaths reported and risk of spread to neighboring countries.

  93. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    First Ebola Patient Discharged from Beni Treatment Center in DRC

    The first Ebola patient in Beni, DRC, has been discharged after testing negative, marking a key step in regional outbreak control.

  94. [HEALTH] 30 sources
    DR Congo bans mass gatherings amid Ebola outbreak

    DR Congo bans gatherings in Kinshasa and three provinces to curb Ebola; opposition calls it political. UN warns the outbreak could cost Africa $3.6 bn and many jobs.

  95. [HEALTH] 4 sources
    WHO calls for over $1.4 billion to tackle Ebola in DR Congo and Uganda, and $19 million for flood relief in Mozambique

    The WHO says $1.4 bn is needed to combat Ebola in DR Congo and Uganda and €18.9 m to aid flood‑hit Mozambique, where over 300 Ebola deaths and 289 flood deaths have been recorded.

  96. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    WHO appoints senior Ebola coordinator to strengthen response in DRC

    WHO chief Tedros appointed Julien Harneis as senior Ebola coordinator in Kinshasa to improve UN response as the outbreak spreads across 34 zones in eastern DRC, with the World Food Programme aiding over 1.2 m ‑

  97. [HEALTH] 6 sources
    CDC raises Ebola response to highest Level 1 as DRC outbreak worsens

    The CDC has activated Level 1, its highest emergency status, in response to a worsening Ebola outbreak in the DRC that has recorded 1,203 cases and 321 deaths; the agency says U.S. risk remains low.

  98. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Yemen Boosts Border Health Measures Against Ebola Threat

    Yemen has heightened health security at all borders, requiring health declarations, traveler health cards, thermal scanning and staff training to guard against Ebola, in line with International Health Rules.

  99. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Ituri Governor Gaby Kasongo Promotes Integrated Peace Plan as Djugu Communities Experience Calm

    Ituri’s governor pushes an integrated security‑development approach with MONUSCO while Djugu sees a tentative return to normal life amid lingering displacement concerns.

  100. [HEALTH] 5 sources
    Ebola outbreak in DRC reaches 1,155 cases, first European case confirmed in France

    DRC's Ebola outbreak climbs to 1,155 cases with 304 deaths; first European case detected in France triggers travel bans and a 21‑day quarantine, while DRC and Uganda coordinate a cross‑border response.

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