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Ebola in DRC: Deadliest outbreak on record ‘outpacing the response’

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Ebola in DRC: Deadliest outbreak on record ‘outpacing the response’
France 24
France 2449 mins ago
Ebola in DRC: Deadliest outbreak on record ‘outpacing the response’
Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome WHO Spokesperson Tarik Jašarević. His central concern is that we do not yet know where all the places the Ebola virus is circulating: infected people remain outside treatment centres, transmission chains go undetected, and patients who seek care too late face much poorer chances of surv
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history
Reuters —  The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people, government data showed on Sunday, surpassing the toll from the 2018-2020 outbreak to become the deadliest in the country’s history. DR Congo’s public health institute said in its latest report that confirmed cases had risen to 4,945,
AllAfrica
AllAfrica3 hrs ago
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Becomes Deadliest in Country's History
[DW] An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now killed 2,325 people, according to government figures. The UN says one person in the country is dying every 30 minutes of the disease.
Daily Star
Daily Star5 hrs ago
Deadliest virus outbreak on record with over 2,300 dead as major warning issued
The Ebola outbreak in one of the Democratic Republic of Congo's most vulnerable regions is the fastest-growing ever recorded, with 4,945 cases including 2,325 deaths, according to government data
Semafor
Semafor13 hrs ago
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in country's history
The current outbreak is spreading five times faster than previous ones.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in history with over 2,000 deaths
The Ebola outbreak spreading through Central Africa has become the deadliest in history, with the death toll surpassing 2,000, according to health data released Sunday. Government data showed that 2,325 people have died in the outbreak, surpassing the 2,299 deaths recorded during the 2018-2020 outbreak, which had been
Breitbart
Breitbart17 hrs ago
'Ebola Is Winning': Outbreak Becomes Deadliest in DR Congo's History
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) confirmed that at least 2,325 people have died of Ebola infections.
Africa News
Africa News17 hrs ago
Ebola DRC: The Deadliest Outbreak in the Country's History [Africanews Today]
The Ebola outbreak currently ravaging the Democratic Republic of the Congo has officially become the deadliest in the country's history. According to the United Nations, the virus is now killing one person every 30 minutes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
National Post
National Post21 hrs ago
Congo’s Ebola outbreak now its deadliest ever. UN warns virus is ‘winning’
The death toll reached 2,325 after another 365 fatalities were recorded last week
The Independent
The Independent22 hrs ago
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo now country’s deadliest ever – as deaths double in three weeks
Someone dies of Ebola every 30 minutes, according to the United Nations – and it is now killing almost one in two recorded cases
The Mirror
The Mirror22 hrs ago
Ebola outbreak passes grim milestone to become deadliest in country's history
The virus has spread across six provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo at pace, with cases continuing to climb as scientists work to develop the first approved vaccine for the rare strain
UN News
UN News23 hrs ago
Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in DR Congo’s history
The Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is now the deadliest the country has ever faced, the UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.
CTV News
CTV News23 hrs ago
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history
The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people, government data showed on Sunday, surpassing the toll from the 2018-2020 outbreak to become the deadliest in the country’s history.
DRC reports Ebola outbreak now the country's deadliest ever
Official figures in the Democratic Republic of Congo showed Monday that 2,325 people have died in the current outbreak of the disease, which was declared in May.
Le Monde
Le Monde23 hrs ago
DRC reports Ebola outbreak now the country's deadliest ever
Official figures in the Democratic Republic of Congo showed Monday that 2,325 people have died in the current outbreak of the disease, which was declared in May.
CNN
CNN1 days ago
Deadliest Ebola outbreak in D.R. Congo history
Deadliest Ebola outbreak in D.R. Congo history  CNN
Bangkok Post
Bangkok Post1 days ago
Ebola outbreak now DR Congo's deadliest ever
KINSHASA - A fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the country's deadliest ever after government figures showed it killed more than 2,300 people in three months.
Deutsche Welle
Deutsche Welle1 days ago
DRC Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in country's history
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now killed 2,325 people, according to government figures. The UN says one person in the country is dying every 30 minutes of the disease.
Ebola outbreak becomes Congo’s deadliest
United Nations health experts warn that that the virus is ‘winning’
GB News
GB News1 days ago
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in country's history with more than 2,300 deaths
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in country's history with more than 2,300 deaths  GB News
ITV News
ITV News1 days ago
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo now deadliest in country’s history
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo now deadliest in country’s history  itv.com
The Guardian
The Guardian1 days ago
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo now deadliest in country’s history
At least 2,325 people have died from the virus, according to official data, with outbreak on track to be biggest in history The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is now the deadliest in the country’s history with at least 2,325 people dead, according to government data, surpassing the toll from the
Punch
Punch1 days ago
DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest with over 2,300 deaths
The DR Congo Ebola outbreak has become the deadliest in the country’s history, with over 2,300 deaths. Learn about the fast-moving Bundibugyo strain and co
Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in country's history as death toll reaches new peak
Congo's public health institute said in its latest report that confirmed cases had risen to 4,945, including 101 new cases detected in the previous 24 hours.
Ebola outbreak becomes Congo’s deadliest as UN warns virus is ‘winning’
Ebola deaths were recorded at a rate of one every 28 minutes in the Democratic Republic of Congo last week.
BBC World
BBC World1 days ago
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history
The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.
Congo Ebola outbreak deadliest in country's history
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed 2,325 people, government data showed on Sunday, surpassing the toll from the 2018-2020 outbreak to become the deadliest in the country's ‌history. Congo's public health institute said in its latest report that confirmed cases had risen to 4,945, including 101 new cases detected in
The Japan Times
The Japan Times1 days ago
Ebola outbreak in Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history
Government data shows that 2,325 people have died from the disease, surpassing the toll from the 2018-2020 outbreak.
UPI
UPI1 days ago
Ebola outbreak becomes DRC's deadliest with more than 2,300 dead
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo became the nation's deadliest over the weekend with a death toll of more than 2,300.
Daily Maverick
Daily Maverick1 days ago
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history
Aug 16 (Reuters) - The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people, government data showed on Sunday, surpassing the toll from the 2018-2020 outbreak to become the deadliest in the country's history.
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera1 days ago
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history
A top UN official says 'speed, scale, and solidarity' needed 'before this virus gets even further ahead of us'.
CBC News
CBC News1 days ago
Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak is now the deadliest in its history
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people, government data showed on Sunday, surpassing the toll from the 2018-2020 outbreak to become the deadliest in the country's history. The D.R.C.'s public health institute said in its latest report that confirmed cases had risen to ‌4,945.
RTÉ News
RTÉ News1 days ago
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo deadliest in country's history
The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people, surpassing the toll from the 2018-2020 outbreak to become the deadliest in the country's history.
HuffPost
HuffPost1 days ago
Democratic Republic Of Congo's Ebola Outbreak Becomes Deadliest In Country's History
Democratic Republic Of Congo's Ebola Outbreak Becomes Deadliest In Country's History  HuffPost
Sky News World
Sky News World1 days ago
'A wake-up call': Ebola outbreak is now DR Congo's deadliest
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has officially become the deadliest in the country's history, data suggests.
Global Voices
Global Voices1 days ago
Escalation of sexual violence raises alarm in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, violence against women has become an increasingly common problem. Figures from the first quarter of 2026 expose a major gender-based violence (GBV) crisis.
The Rio Times
The Rio Times3 days ago
Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Is Now the Second Largest on Record
The DRC has reported 4,665 confirmed Ebola cases and 2,184 deaths. The outbreak has reached a sixth province and no vaccine is approved for the strain.
PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour3 days ago
Congo Ebola outbreak on track to become deadliest in history
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to worsen, with the number of confirmed cases climbing to over 4,600. At least 2,100 people have died, a death toll that was reached almost three times faster than the outbreak over a decade ago. William Brangham discussed the crisis with epidemiologist D
Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth DR Congo province
The Ebola outbreak has killed more than 2,128 people so far.
CBS News
CBS News4 days ago
Ebola outbreak in Congo could be deadliest ever, global health chief warns
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization, is warning that the Ebola outbreak in Congo could be the deadliest ever. CBS News' Ramy Inoncencio reports.
Euronews
Euronews4 days ago
Ebola spreads to sixth DR Congo province raising fears it could spread to South Sudan
The DRC's deadliest Ebola outbreak from 2018-2020 killed nearly 2,300 people out of 3,500 recorded cases.
AP News
AP News4 days ago
Congo’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak reaches a sixth province
Congo’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak reaches a sixth province  AP News
Toronto Star
Toronto Star4 days ago
Congo’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak reaches a sixth province
Congo’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak reaches a sixth province  Toronto Star
Irish News
Irish News4 days ago
DR of Congo’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak reaches a sixth province
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province after a death was recorded in the previously unaffected Bas-Uele province, Africa CDC director-general Jean Kaseya said.Mr Kaseya said the man had travelled from Isiro in Haut-Uele province to Buta, the capital of Bas-Uele, where he died.T
Congo’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak reaches a sixth province
Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province, with a death recorded in Bas-Uele
The Telegraph
The Telegraph🏁 first to report5 days ago
Ebola outbreak ‘doubling every 20 days’, warns UN chief
Congo’s current epidemic is on track to eclipse the West African Ebola outbreak of 2014 to 2016