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Ebola outbreak kills over 1,000 people in DRC and Uganda

Ebola outbreak kills over 1,000 people in DRC and Uganda

The World Health Organization reports an Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda has caused over 1,000 deaths and is escalating with unprecedented speed.

Health ·22 Jul 2026, 17:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Congo Ebola outbreak still spreading largely undetected, WHO official says

Congo Ebola outbreak still spreading largely undetected, WHO official says

Health officials warn that the true scale of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo may be significantly higher than official data indicates.

Health ·10 Jul 2026, 14:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Ebola continues to spread in DRC, death toll passes 500: WHO

Ebola continues to spread in DRC, death toll passes 500: WHO

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is battling a deadly Ebola outbreak with over 500 deaths and rising cases across three provinces.

Health ·7 Jul 2026, 22:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
DR Congo battles out-of-control Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak

DR Congo battles out-of-control Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak

Public health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are battling an exponential surge of the Bundibugyo Ebola strain amid resource shortages and violence.

Health ·2 Jul 2026, 10:06 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Ebola epidemic deaths exceed 300 in DR Congo

Ebola epidemic deaths exceed 300 in DR Congo

A deadly Ebola epidemic driven by the rare Bundibugyo strain has claimed over 300 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Response efforts are hindered by regional conflict and the absence of approved vaccines or treatments.

Health ·27 Jun 2026, 05:03 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read