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DRC Ebola Cases Double, 4,200 Infected, Response Stalled

8/11/2026

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WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than response, with cases doubling and 4,200 cases and at least 1,900 deaths reported.
WHO regional director for Africa Mohamed Janabi said sequencing shows the outbreak began in February.
WHO urged trials of Ervebo, noting data suggest protection against the Bundibugyo strain, while strikes and gear shortages among unpaid health workers hinder response.

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WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than response, with cases doubling and 4,200 cases and at least 1,900 deaths reported.
WHO regional director for Africa Mohamed Janabi said sequencing shows the outbreak began in February.
WHO urged trials of Ervebo, noting data suggest protection against the Bundibugyo strain, while strikes and gear shortages among unpaid health workers hinder response.