Ebola cases in DR Congo cross 6,000, death toll hits 2,911
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has crossed 6,000, with the death toll rising to 2,911 as the country continues to battle its worst outbreak of the disease in history. The post Ebola cases in DR Congo cross 6,000, death toll hits 2,911 appeared first on Nairametrics .
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported over 6,000 confirmed Ebola cases, with the death toll reaching 2,911, according to the latest update from their Ministry of Communication and Media on August 31, 2026. This marks the worst outbreak of the disease in the country's history, with the current strain, Bundibugyo virus, posing significant challenges due to the lack of approved vaccines or treatments.
As of now, 6,041 cases have been confirmed, with 1,366 recoveries and 2,911 fatalities. The outbreak is ongoing in six provinces and 60 health zones, with no new health zones reporting infections in the past 24 hours. The current outbreak, which began on May 15, 2026, has surpassed previous national records in terms of both infection rates and fatalities.
The United Nations has provided emergency funding, totaling up to $60 million, to support the response efforts, but the outbreak's rapid spread and the challenges posed by insecurity, displacement, and limited access in some areas continue to complicate containment efforts.
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