DRC Ebola outbreak spreads fastest on record with 3,360 cases
The Democratic Republic of Congo faces its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, with 3,360 confirmed cases and 1,487 deaths across five eastern provinces since May. The Bundibugyo strain spreads faster than all 16 previous DRC outbreaks, with 100-150 new infections weekly in affected health zones. A vaccine remains months away, while insecurity and high population density complicate containment efforts.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 08:00 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 08:20 UTC
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