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DR Congo Ebola cases rise to 956 amid ongoing outbreak

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June 21, 2026

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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, []

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Daily Sabah

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· 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...

Africa Intelligence

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· Jun 25, 2026

Congo : Debt dispute lands Commisimpex boss Mohsen Hojeij in Lebanon courts

Already involving courts in Congo, France and the United States, the 1.8bn lawsuit between Congo and businessman Mohsen Hojeij's construction [...]

Proto Thema - English

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· 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.

Investing.com

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· Jun 23, 2026

Congo Ebola outbreak shows record early case numbers, WHO says

Congo Ebola outbreak shows record early case numbers, WHO says

Research Professional News

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· 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.

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jul 10, 2026

Undetected Ebola Cases Fuel Congo Outbreak, WHO Warns

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo may be significantly larger than official figures indicate, with most new infections occurring outside known chains of transmission, raising concerns that health authorities are struggling to keep pace with the spread of the virus. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 80 of newly confirmed [] The post Undetected Ebola Cases Fuel Congo Outbreak, WHO Warns appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

BERNAMA

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· 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.

Egyptian Gazette

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· 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.

BOL News

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· 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.

TASS

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· Jul 8, 2026

Number of Ebola cases in DR Congo surpasses 1,700

The Ebola death toll has reached 580

JOE.co.uk

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· Jun 24, 2026

France reports first case of Ebola

It comes after a doctor returned to France from central Africa France has reported its first case of Ebola, as per the country’s health ministry. The Ebola outbreak in Africa has been going on now for a number of weeks. Reports of a spread of Ebola began in mid-May 2026 with health authorities in the []

China Global Television Network

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· Jun 22, 2026

DR Congo Ebola cases top 1,000

DR Congo Ebola cases top 1,000

UrduPoint

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· Jul 8, 2026

Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 1,708

Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 1,708

POLITICO

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· Jun 24, 2026

France reports Ebola case in doctor returning from Congo

It is the first case of Ebola reported in France since the start of the current outbreak.

South Africa Today

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· 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 []

Reuters

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· 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

TRT World

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· 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.

Sweden Herald

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· 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

AllAfrica

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· Jul 10, 2026

Sudan: New Cholera Outbreak Alert for Sudan's War-Weary Communities

[UN News] In war-torn Sudan, a deadly new cholera outbreak has already claimed more than 100 lives, heightening serious concerns for vulnerable communities including in besieged El-Obeid, where daily drone attacks have continued to hamper aid access.

Independent Online

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· Jun 23, 2026

Ebola outbreak in the DRC surpasses 1,000 confirmed cases

Ebola outbreak in the DRC surpasses 1,000 confirmed cases

Medical Daily

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· 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.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 24, 2026

France confirms first Ebola case in healthcare worker returning from DR Congo

Paris, June 24 (SANA) France has confirmed its first case of Ebola virus disease after a physician returned from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where a major outbreak is ongoing, the French Health Ministry said on Wednesday. AFP quoted the ministry as saying that “a confirmed case of Ebola has been recorded on French []

South China Morning Post

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· 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...

Vanguard News

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· 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.

GB News

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· 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

NPR Topics: Health

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· Jul 10, 2026

Ebola death toll reaches 600, as new cases suspected in other parts of Congo

New suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in parts of Congo that were previously unaffected, the government said, signaling the continued spread of the disease beyond the epicenter in Ituri.

Russia Today

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· 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

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 30, 2026

Suspected Ebola case being investigated at Glasgow hospital

If confirmed, it would be 1st case in UK since recent outbreak in DR Congo was declared public health emergency of international concern by World Health Organization

Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 10, 2026

Ebola Cases in DR Congo Rise Above 1700 & Death Toll Reaches 625

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded a sharp increase in Ebola infections, with confirmed cases climbing to 1,792, according to the country's health authorities.

BoingBoing

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· 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.

Toronto Sun

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· Jul 6, 2026

More than 500 dead in Congo Ebola outbreak

There have been 1,561 confirmed cases in the DR Congo since the outbreak was declared in mid-May

CDC Online Newsroom

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· Jul 10, 2026

CDC Statement on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda: July 10, 2026

CDC Statement on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda: July 10, 2026

News24

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· Jun 25, 2026

News24 | Ebola in DR Congo sees record first-month caseload

The UN says the DR Congo has reported 1 000 Ebola cases, the most ever in the first month of any Ebola outbreak in Africa. Meanwhile, Kenya’s health minister says he is halting a US-backed Ebola quarantine centre.

ABC News: Health

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· Jul 9, 2026

Ebola deaths in Congo reach 600; new cases suspected in previously unaffected area

New suspected Ebola cases have been reported in previously unaffected parts of Congo, according to the government

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 9, 2026

Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, as new cases suspected in previously unaffected provinces

New suspected Ebola cases have been reported in previously unaffected parts of Congo, according to the government.

Libya Update News

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· Jun 25, 2026

France reports first Ebola case and imposes strict isolation and containment measures

Paris – France has reported its first case of Ebola, confirming the infection in a doctor who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an outbreak is ongoing, according to Agence France-Presse. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said he is closely monitoring the situation, according to a statement from his office. The French Health... Read more Source The post France reports first Ebola case and imposes strict isolation and containment measures appeared first on Libya Update News.

teleSUR English

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· Jun 24, 2026

DRC Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Climbs to 277

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded 277 deaths and 1,094 confirmed Ebola cases since the outbreak was declared on May 15 in the eastern province of Ituri, with health authorities warning that community transmission is actively accelerating across three provinces and has already spilled into neighboring Uganda. The outbreak has affected 34 of []

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