Ebola death toll hits 600 in DR Congo as virus reported in new province

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.

Ebola deaths exceed 300 in DR Congo – Heath authorities

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 said on Friday. The post Ebola deaths exceed 300 in DR Congo – Heath authorities appeared first on Vanguard News.

कंगोमा इबोला सङ्क्रमितको सङ्ख्या १७ सय पुग्यो, प्रकोप अझै तीव्र हुँदै : डब्ल्यूएचओ

किन्शासा। कंगो लोकतान्त्रिक गणतन्त्र कंगो (डीआरसी) म एक हजार ७०० भन्दा बढी मानिसहरुमा इबोला सङ्क्रमण पुष्टि भएको जनाउदै विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन (डब्ल्यूएचओ) ले प्रकोप अझै तीव्र गतिमा फैलिएकोे चेतावनी दिएको छ। कंगोमा ५८० जना सङ्क्रमितको मृत्यु भएकासहित एक हजार ७०८ जनामा सङ्क्रमण पुष्टि भएको रिपोर्ट गरेको अधिकारीहरूले बताएका छन्। मंगलबार जारी गरिएको डब्ल्यूएचओको प्रतिवेदन अनुसार []

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 []

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

World : Current Ebola Outbreak In DRC Largest In History For Confirmed Cases In First Month – WHO

MOSCOW, June 24 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the largest in history in terms of the number of confirmed cases during the first month, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

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.

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.

WHO: More than 500 dead in Congo Ebola outbreak

WHO: More than 500 dead in Congo Ebola outbreak

This Ebola Outbreak Could Be The Worst In History

2026 Ebola crisis The 2026 Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighboring Uganda has rapidly become one of the most serious Ebola crises. Caused [] The post This Ebola Outbreak Could Be The Worst In History appeared first on URL Media.

Congo Ebola outbreak still spreading largely undetected, WHO says

The WHO warned that most new Ebola cases in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are not linked to known patients, suggesting the outbreak may be two to four times larger than official figures indicate. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #congo #ebola Read the story here: https://reut.rs/3SUz496 👉 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

CDC Statement on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda: 7/10/26

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

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

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.

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

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, []

Number of Ebola cases in DR Congo surpasses 1,700

The Ebola death toll has reached 580

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.

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 []

DR Congo Ebola cases top 1,000

DR Congo Ebola cases top 1,000

Congo: Confirmed Ebola cases surpass 1,400

Congo: Confirmed Ebola cases surpass 1,400

Ebola Spreads to Fourth Province in Congo as U.N. Warns of $3.6 Billion Economic Hit

Ebola has spread to a fourth province in Democratic Republic of Congo, while a United Nations development report warns the outbreak could cost Africa up to 3.6 billion and eliminate 328,000 jobs. The DRC government has banned public gatherings in four provinces including the capital.

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 []