The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo began at least three months before it was officially declared – meaning the health authorities are still playing catch-up, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. More than 1,900 people have died from the virus since that declaration on 15 May, making this the second-worst
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the biggest in the country’s history, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. As of 30 July, there were 3,605 confirmed cases including 1,587 deaths – a fatality rate of 44%. The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus. It was
The Ebola outbreak in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the second-worst on record, with the official death toll passing a grim milestone of 1,500. Experts believe the true number of fatalities during this outbreak, which was declared in May, is much higher. And in another alarming update, authorities in DR
Relatives of Vanisa Anifa, a 6-month-old orphan girl who died of Ebola, attend her funeral in Bunia, Congo, on Friday, June 19, 2026. Moisés Sawasawa/AP hide title toggle title Moisés Sawasawa/AP KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo—More than 1,000 people have died from Ebola in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to official figures released Thursday,
Health researchers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo interview people as part of their contact tracing, seeking to find those who came into contact with people infected with Ebola. Michel Lunanga/Getty Images hide title toggle title Michel Lunanga/Getty Images The key to ending any infectious disease outbreak, especially one for which there is no
Health workers treat an Ebola patient at the Rwampara Treatment Center in Ituri, Congo, Thursday, June 18, 2026. Moisés Sawasawa/AP hide title toggle title Moisés Sawasawa/AP BUNIA, Congo — At least 930 people have died from the Ebola outbreak in Congo, the country’s Health Ministry said Monday, with 37 new deaths recorded in a 24-hour