Ebola Death Toll Surpasses 1,500 in Congo’s Fastest-Growing Outbreak
Eastern Congo faces a rapid increase in Ebola cases linked to the Bundibugyo virus, with response efforts challenged by security issues.
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Eastern Congo faces a rapid increase in Ebola cases linked to the Bundibugyo virus, with response efforts challenged by security issues.
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The UN World Food Programme calls for urgent funding to address worsening food insecurity that hampers efforts to control the fastest growing Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
UN News | Jul 29, 2026, 7:56 PM
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to battle the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, with the epicenter in Ituri province, while some areas show encouraging signs of control.
UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 7:31 PMgeneral
Congo reports 2,011 confirmed Ebola cases and 754 deaths as the Bundibugyo virus outbreak accelerates, with contact tracing and unknown transmission chains posing major challenges.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 8:44 AMglobal-institutions
The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached record infection levels, with many cases arising from unknown transmission chains.
UN News | Jul 14, 2026, 1:20 PM
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Ebola death toll in the Democratic Republic of Congo rises to 600 with over 1,700 confirmed cases amid spreading conflict and displacement.
Africanews | Jul 9, 2026, 10:08 PM
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The constitutional court approved a referendum law that has sparked debate amid security challenges and political tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Africanews | Jul 30, 2026, 7:58 AM
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Ugandan Health Minister announces successful completion of monitoring period with no new cases, while Ebola infections surge in neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Al Jazeera | Jul 28, 2026, 7:35 PMglobal-institutions
The UN highlights growing concerns over fundamental freedoms in Kashmir ahead of elections and warns of a surge in Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
UN News | Jul 17, 2026, 10:20 PM
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WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus updates on global health emergencies, emphasizing the need for international cooperation amid ongoing outbreaks and challenges.
UN News | Jul 3, 2026, 3:17 PM
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WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reports the end of the hantavirus outbreak, escalating Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and ongoing challenges in outbreak responses across Africa.
UN News | Jul 3, 2026, 8:35 AM
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An aid convoy in Jonglei State, South Sudan, was ambushed, killing five humanitarian workers and injuring others, while Ebola outbreaks threaten livelihoods in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
UN News | Jun 30, 2026, 9:46 PM
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Oxford University begins human trials of a rapidly developed vaccine amid a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
Africanews | Jul 29, 2026, 9:29 PM
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces a rapid increase in Ebola cases caused by the Bundibugyo strain, with nearly 90% of infections reported in the northeastern province of Ituri.
Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 3:23 AM
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The Hill | Jul 27, 2026, 12:07 AM
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The World Health Organization warns the current Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo may be among the worst globally, with health workers struggling amid rising cases and deaths.
Al Jazeera | Jul 24, 2026, 3:12 AM
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Official government data confirms that over 1,000 people have died in the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2026, 3:11 PM
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The CDC worked behind the scenes across 11 U.S. cities to monitor and respond to health threats during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ensuring fan safety amid a surge in measles cases.
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The Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus has resulted in over 1,000 deaths, with cases primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo and some in Uganda.
Africanews | Jul 22, 2026, 5:55 PM
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Laura Loomer revises her view on the Ukraine conflict after firsthand experience, while the UN announces a $358.4 million aid plan for Ukrainians facing winter hardships amid ongoing crises worldwide.
The Hill | Jul 22, 2026, 2:00 PM
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Independent UN experts denounce the M23 armed group’s abuses in eastern DR Congo, while UNICEF reports child casualties in Ukraine and UNODC highlights growing transnational crime in Southeast Asia.
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