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DRC Ebola Death Toll 1,587, $1.4 B Funding Shortfall

8/1/2026

Summary

DRC Outbreak Spreads

The WHO reported 3,605 cases and 1,587 deaths in the DRC by 30 July 2026.
Week 30 peaked at 567 cases and 296 deaths, showing intensifying transmission.
Declared on 15 May 2026, the Bundibugyo strain spread to five provinces despite no vaccine.
Insecurity, displacement and cross-border movement hinder response and raise spread risk.
Uganda declared its outbreak over on 28 July 2026 after 42 days without a case; Nigeria ordered border screening as a risk measure.

Summary

Congo Aid Stalls

Africa CDC says US$1.4 billion is needed but only US$213.9 million of the US$242.4 million plan has been secured.
President Donald Trump’s travel ban prevents American citizens in Congo from flying to the United States, limiting aid workers.
Samaritan’s Purse says it must scale back its eastern Congo treatment centres because of the quarantine order.
Reuters reports surveillance is hampered by vehicle shortages, understaffing and rising community mistrust.

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DRC Outbreak Spreads

The WHO reported 3,605 cases and 1,587 deaths in the DRC by 30 July 2026.
Week 30 peaked at 567 cases and 296 deaths, showing intensifying transmission.
Declared on 15 May 2026, the Bundibugyo strain spread to five provinces despite no vaccine.
Insecurity, displacement and cross-border movement hinder response and raise spread risk.
Uganda declared its outbreak over on 28 July 2026 after 42 days without a case; Nigeria ordered border screening as a risk measure.

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