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Ebola in Congo Hits Record 5,021 Cases, 2,378 Deaths

8/19/2026

Summary

WHO Seeks Funding

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak has reached 5,021 cases and 2,378 deaths, the highest ever recorded.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the epidemic is far from control and spreading faster than any Ebola outbreak.
The WHO seeks $115 million for the response and has secured only about 60 percent.
UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher pledged $30.5 million to combat the outbreak.

Summary

Ebola Strains Resources

Health-center admissions for childhood illnesses dropped from 87 % in April to 44 % in June.
The Ebola surge has diverted resources from measles (108,643 suspected cases, 1,394 deaths) and cholera (35,464 suspected cases, >1,050 deaths).
Market closures and movement restrictions have left artisanal miners, traders and motorbike taxi drivers without wages, deepening food insecurity.
Only 80.51 % of identified Ebola patients are under monitoring, below the Ministry of Health’s target.

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WHO Seeks Funding

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak has reached 5,021 cases and 2,378 deaths, the highest ever recorded.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the epidemic is far from control and spreading faster than any Ebola outbreak.
The WHO seeks $115 million for the response and has secured only about 60 percent.
UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher pledged $30.5 million to combat the outbreak.

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