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Congo-Kinshasa Ebola cases top 3,000, authorities say

Congo-Kinshasa Ebola cases top 3,000, authorities say

Sun 26 Jul 2026 02:45 CEST

The number of Ebola cases in Congo-Kinshasa has now exceeded 3,000, according to authorities in the country.

WHO: More than 1,000 have died from Ebola in Central Africa outbreak

WHO: More than 1,000 have died from Ebola in Central Africa outbreak

Wed 22 Jul 2026 12:39 CEST

More than 1,000 people have died from Ebola since mid-May, when the outbreak in Central Africa began, according to a tally by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Congo Ebola cases pass 2,000 as outbreak spreads in Ituri province

Congo Ebola cases pass 2,000 as outbreak spreads in Ituri province

Wed 15 Jul 2026 03:54 CEST

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo-Kinshasa has now passed 2,000, the country's communications ministry said on X.

WHO says Ebola outbreak in Congo may be two to four times larger than official count

WHO says Ebola outbreak in Congo may be two to four times larger than official count

Tue 14 Jul 2026 13:16 CEST

The number of people infected with Ebola in Congo-Kinshasa could be two to four times higher than the official figure, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said.