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DRC Ebola Fastest-Growing Outbreak Kills 1,033, $400 M Funding Gap

7/24/2026

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DRC Ebola Surge

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak, declared on 15 May, has killed 1,033 people and recorded 2,536 cases, making it the fastest-growing on record.
Health authorities say 738 patients remain in isolation.
In Ituri, unpaid-salary strikes by health workers and armed attacks on clinics have driven responders away.
Only about 9 % of contacts are monitored, far below the 95 % target.
The Africa CDC’s $518 million response plan lacks more than $400 million.

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Kaseya Urges Lift

Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya has asked U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr to lift Uganda’s Ebola travel ban after no new cases since 21 June 2026.
Save the Children reported 476 child infections, 189 deaths, and heightened fear, anxiety and trauma among displaced children in Ituri.
The African Development Bank Group announced a $13 million grant for Ebola response and prevention in the DRC, South Sudan and Uganda.

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DRC Ebola Surge

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak, declared on 15 May, has killed 1,033 people and recorded 2,536 cases, making it the fastest-growing on record.
Health authorities say 738 patients remain in isolation.
In Ituri, unpaid-salary strikes by health workers and armed attacks on clinics have driven responders away.
Only about 9 % of contacts are monitored, far below the 95 % target.
The Africa CDC’s $518 million response plan lacks more than $400 million.

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