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Congo Ebola Deaths Reach 600, Cases 1,759

7/10/2026

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Ebola Deaths Surge

Ebola deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo rose to 600 as cases reached 1,759.
The ministry reported two suspected cases in Kisangani, Tshopo, and others in Haut-Uele, previously unaffected areas.
Researchers began clinical trials of Ebola therapies despite funding gaps, attacks on health centers, and conflict in eastern Congo, while the outbreak, declared on May 15, is caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain that lacks an approved vaccine.

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Health Workers Strike

Health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo issued a July 4 strike notice demanding unpaid benefits and better working conditions.
The workers say they lack adequate supplies and equipment to treat Ebola patients safely.
They also accuse Kinshasa-sent teams of arrogance and claim that excessive labor from other provinces sidelines local staff.
Officials warn the dispute could further weaken an already strained Ebola outbreak response.

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Donors Pledge $910M

Donors and partners have pledged $910 million to fund the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, according to Africa CDC.
Uganda has reported 20 confirmed Ebola cases and two deaths linked to the Congolese outbreak.
As of July 1 health authorities were monitoring 10,821 contacts in Ituri and North Kivu provinces.
WHO warned that the Bundibugyo strain is evolving rapidly, complicating containment.

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Ebola Deaths Surge

Ebola deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo rose to 600 as cases reached 1,759.
The ministry reported two suspected cases in Kisangani, Tshopo, and others in Haut-Uele, previously unaffected areas.
Researchers began clinical trials of Ebola therapies despite funding gaps, attacks on health centers, and conflict in eastern Congo, while the outbreak, declared on May 15, is caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain that lacks an approved vaccine.

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