Current Ebola outbreak worst ever in DR Congo, WHO says
The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo the country's worst ever on July 30, with 3,605 confirmed cases and 1,587 deaths. The Bundibugyo strain outbreak, declared May 15, surpasses the 2018-2020 crisis. Insecurity and cross-border movement in Ituri province hamper response efforts as cases spread to neighboring Uganda and beyond.
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Published 01 Aug 2026, 16:16 UTC · Updated 01 Aug 2026, 16:20 UTC
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