Democratic Republic of Congo officials report that the nation’s 17th Ebola outbreak has become the fastest-growing in recorded history, killing over 2,000 people across six…
The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, recording 3,973 confirmed cases and 1,801 deaths as of early August 2026.
Confirmed Ebola deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo surpassed 2,011 on Tuesday, amid an institute report citing 4,381 confirmed cases across five provinces. Public health officials call it the fastest-spreading outbreak on record, fueled by delayed detection, regional conflict, and severe medical supply shortages. The Democratic Republic of Congo faces its 17th Ebola epidemic, … Read more