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Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths
Confirmed cases in the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, as tracing those who had been in contact with patients’ remains a major challenge. A total of 100 people have recovered in the outbreak concentrated in the Ituri province since it was declared on May 15, Congo’s Ministry The post Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
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TASS
· Jul 8, 2026
Number of Ebola cases in DR Congo surpasses 1,700
The Ebola death toll has reached 580
China Global Television Network
· Jun 22, 2026
DR Congo Ebola cases top 1,000
DR Congo Ebola cases top 1,000
Vanguard News
· Jun 22, 2026
DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 1,000 cases, kills 254
The country's National Institute of Public Health (INSP) confirmed 1,003 cases and 254 deaths, with a fatality rate of 25 percent. The post DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 1,000 cases, kills 254 appeared first on Vanguard News.
Russia Today
· Jun 22, 2026
Ebola outbreak reaches grim new milestone
DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has topped 1,000 cases with 254 deaths and dozens of infected healthcare workers Read Full Article at RT.com
BOL News
· Jul 9, 2026
Ebola outbreak kills 600 in Eastern Congo
The virus has also crossed the border into neighboring Uganda. The post Ebola outbreak kills 600 in Eastern Congo appeared first on BOL News.
Independent Online
· Jun 23, 2026
Ebola outbreak in the DRC surpasses 1,000 confirmed cases
Ebola outbreak in the DRC surpasses 1,000 confirmed cases
UrduPoint
· Jul 2, 2026
Congo: Confirmed Ebola cases surpass 1,400
Congo: Confirmed Ebola cases surpass 1,400
Reuters
· Jun 23, 2026
Worst first month seen in Congo's Ebola outbreak says WHO
Congo's Ebola outbreak has the largest number of confirmed cases in the first month of any Ebola outbreak in Africa, a senior World Health Organization official said. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #Africa #Congo #Ebola #outbreak Read the story here: 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
Irish News
· Jun 22, 2026
Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say
Officials say there may be more cases they do not know about.
Africanews
· Jun 30, 2026
Ebola in the DRC: At least 300 positive cases unaccounted for [Africanews Today]
Ebola in the DRC: At Least 300 Positive Cases Unaccounted For [Africanews Today]
Egyptian Gazette
· Jun 23, 2026
Ebola cases in Congo reach highest first-month total of any outbreak
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Congo’s Ebola outbreak has the largest number of confirmed cases within the first month of any episode of the disease, a senior World Health Organization official told a briefing on Tuesday, blaming the surge on its quick spread to urban areas. The Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has [] The post Ebola cases in Congo reach highest first-month total of any outbreak appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Research Professional News
· Jun 25, 2026
Africa news roundup: 19-25 June
This week: Ebola in France, a strengthened alliance and tackling South Africa's new No1 killer The post Africa news roundup: 19-25 June appeared first on Research Professional News.
Sweden Herald
· Jun 22, 2026
Over 1,000 Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Over 1,000 Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Eye Radio
· Jun 22, 2026
Ebola cases in DRC surpass 1,000, health authorities report
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have reported that confirmed Ebola cases have risen above 1,000, according to the country’s latest epidemiological update as reported by the Kampala-based Independent. The DRC health ministry said the country has recorded 1,003 confirmed cases, including 254 deaths, representing a case fatality rate of 25.3 [] The post Ebola cases in DRC surpass 1,000, health authorities report appeared first on Eye Radio.
Investing.com
· Jun 23, 2026
Congo Ebola outbreak shows record early case numbers, WHO says
Congo Ebola outbreak shows record early case numbers, WHO says
BERNAMA
· Jun 22, 2026
World : Confirmed Ebola Cases In Dr Congo Cross 1,000 As New Infections Recorded
KIGALI (Rwanda), June 22 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The Democratic Republic of Congo’s total confirmed Ebola virus cases surged beyond 1,000 Sunday as new infections were recorded, said health authorities.
GB News
· Jun 24, 2026
France reports first case of Ebola after doctor tests positive upon return from Africa
France has confirmed its first case of Ebola after a doctor tested positive after returning from Africa.The doctor, who has now contracted the disease, returned from a humanitarian trip from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). They are now being isolated and the authorities are taking measures to contact trace anyone who came into contact with the doctor, the French health ministry has said.The ministry added the risk to the general European population was low. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say This wave of ebola was confirmed by the DRC and Uganda in May. The outbreak has recorded more confirmed cases within its first month than any previous wave of the disease, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. More than 1,000 people have been infected, with 267 dying from the disease so far. The wave involves the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, which has no vaccine or specific treatment. MORE TO FOLLOW... Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
teleSUR English
· Jul 4, 2026
Congo Ebola Outbreak: 499 Dead in Alarming, Deadly Health Emergency
Congo Ebola outbreak kills 499 as cases surpass 1,500, with high fatality rate and regional spread raising global health concerns. Related: At Least 18 Killed in Drone Strikes on Several Villages, Eastern DR Congo Congo Ebola outbreak worsens with 499 deaths and rising infections The Congo Ebola outbreak has escalated into a major public health []
Medical Daily
· Jun 23, 2026
DRC Ebola Outbreak Hits 1,003 Cases and 254 Deaths Making It the Second Largest Outbreak in Recorded History
As of June 22, 2026, Congo's Ebola outbreak has 1,003 confirmed cases and 254 deaths — the second largest on record. Contact tracing stands at only 55.
Voice of Nigeria
· Jun 23, 2026
Ebola Cases Top 1,000 in DR Congo
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 1,000 infections, spreading to a third displacement camp and killing an 18-month-old girl. Congolese Authorities confirmed that the death toll has risen to 254. The rapid spread of the disease across three eastern provinces has raised concerns among African health experts, who warn that [] The post Ebola Cases Top 1,000 in DR Congo appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Proto Thema - English
· Jun 26, 2026
Concerns grow over accelerating spread of Ebola in DR Congo: 1,155 cases and 304 deaths
Health authorities are reporting a new increase in cases over the past 24 hours, while the outbreak of the rare Budibugi strain continues to spread The post Concerns grow over accelerating spread of Ebola in DR Congo: 1,155 cases and 304 deaths appeared first on ProtoThema English.
BoingBoing
· Jul 9, 2026
Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed 600 and is reaching new provinces
Congo's latest Ebola outbreak has killed 600 people and is now spreading into provinces that had been untouched. Authorities have logged 1,759 confirmed cases since declaring the outbreak on May 15, and new suspected cases have surfaced in Kisangani, in Tshopo province, well beyond the epicenter in Ituri. — Read the rest The post Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed 600 and is reaching new provinces appeared first on Boing Boing.
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jun 21, 2026
DR Congo Ebola cases rise to 956 amid ongoing outbreak
Kinshasa, June 21 (SANA) The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported a rise in confirmed Ebola cases to 956, as the country continues to grapple with an active outbreak of the virus. According to a statement from the Congolese Ministry of Health cited by Reuters, the total number of confirmed infections has reached 956, []
ABC News
· Jun 22, 2026
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say
Authorities say confirmed cases of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths
TRT World
· Jun 27, 2026
Africa Matters: DRC Ebola cases surge to highest in single month
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded more than 1,000 Ebola cases in just one month, making it the fastest spread of the disease on record. And the only hospital in the eastern epicentre is struggling to cope.
The Independent
· Jun 24, 2026
France reports first Ebola case in doctor returning from Congo
Congo said the number of confirmed cases of Ebola had risen to 1,094 by Tuesday
Daily Sabah
· Jul 11, 2026
Ebola cases top 1,800 as outbreak spreads to 4th Congo province
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to escalate, with confirmed infections surpassing 1,800 and the virus spreading into a fourth northeastern prov...
South Africa Today
· Jun 24, 2026
Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo Surpasses 1,000 Cases Amid Tracing Challenges
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO — The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases, prompting urgent warnings from humanitarian organizations about severe gaps in disease containment and contact tracing. Claire Waterhouse, Advocacy Director for Doctors Without Borders Southern Africa, stated that the official case count likely underrepresents the true []
South China Morning Post
· Jul 9, 2026
Ebola outbreak is ‘fastest growing ever’ as 600 die in DR Congo
The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is the “fastest growing” ever, African health authorities said on Thursday, as the World Health Organization said the disease had killed 600 people. Updated numbers issued by the UN health agency showed there have been 1,759 confirmed cases in DR Congo since the outbreak was declared in mid-May, including 600 confirmed deaths. “This is the fastest growing Ebola outbreak ever, not only among the previous Bundibugyo outbreaks, but all the...
Nepal News
· Jul 4, 2026
कंगोमा इबोला सङ्क्रमण तीव्र
कंगो। लोकतान्त्रिक गणतन्त्र कङ्गोमा इबोला सङ्क्रमण तीव्र भएको जनाइएको छ। एक हजार ५०२ जनामा सङ्क्रमण पुष्टि भएको घटनाहरू रिपोर्ट गरिएकोमा ४७३ जनाको मृत्यु भएको विश्व स्वास्थ्य सङ्गठनले बताएको छ। डीआरसीका जनस्वास्थ्य अधिकारीहरूले शुक्रबार जारी गरेको पछिल्लो प्रतिवेदन अनुसार ६२८ जना इबोला सङ्क्रमित बिरामीहरू हाल अस्पतालमा भर्ना भएका छन् भने २२९ जना निको भएका छन्। यो []
Jamaica Observer
· Jul 2, 2026
DR Congo’s Ebola official death toll exceeds 400 — authorities
KINSHASA, DR Congo (AFP) — The official death toll in an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo now exceeds more than 400, according to official figures released on Thursday.The highly contagious disease has claimed 438 lives, with 1,406 people infected since the outbreak was declared in northeastern Ituri province on May 15, the National Institute of Public Health said in its latest report.
The West Australian
· Jul 2, 2026
Mob burns Ebola treatment centre, Congo toll hits 438
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 1406 including 438 deaths, according to the latest data.
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 6, 2026
DR Congo Reports 1,561 Confirmed Ebola Cases and 506 Deaths
DR Congo Reports 1,561 Confirmed Ebola Cases and 506 Deaths
AllAfrica
· Jul 10, 2026
Congo-Kinshasa: Epidemic Coalition Focuses on Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine
[allAfrica] The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been labelled the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever, not only among the previous Bundibugyo outbreaks. This has raised concern that response efforts are falling behind the virus. As of 10 July 2026, the DR Congo had recorded 1,759 confirmed cases and 600 deaths. Neighbouring Uganda had reported 20 cases, including two fatalities and 17 recoveries.
UPI
· Jun 22, 2026
Ebola cases rise above 1,000 in Congo, with more than 250 deaths
Ebola cases rise above 1,000 in Congo, with more than 250 deaths
Kuwait Times
· Jun 26, 2026
Ebola deaths exceed 300 in DR Congo: heath authorities
KINSHASA, DR Congo: The Ebola epidemic has claimed more than 300 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a little over one month after it was declared, health authorities...
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