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Fastest-Spreading Ebola Outbreak Hits DRC, 999 Dead, 2,473 Infected

7/23/2026

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The Democratic Republic of Congo reports 999 deaths and 2,473 infections in the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak.
The Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or treatment.
Health officials say 80% of new cases arise from unknown transmission chains.
Authorities have traced 82% of contacts, below WHO’s 90-95% target.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned the outbreak expanded faster than any Ebola event, prompting Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya to urge action.

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The Democratic Republic of Congo reports 999 deaths and 2,473 infections in the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak.
The Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or treatment.
Health officials say 80% of new cases arise from unknown transmission chains.
Authorities have traced 82% of contacts, below WHO’s 90-95% target.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned the outbreak expanded faster than any Ebola event, prompting Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya to urge action.