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DR Congo Ebola outbreak hits 5,021 cases, 2,378 deaths

8/20/2026

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The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded 5,021 Ebola cases and 2,378 deaths, its deadliest outbreak.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the epidemic is spreading at unprecedented speed and remains far from control.
The Bundibugyo strain lacks an approved vaccine or treatment, though experimental trials are under way.
U.N. Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher announced an extra $30.5 million and 20 staff to scale up the response.

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The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded 5,021 Ebola cases and 2,378 deaths, its deadliest outbreak.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the epidemic is spreading at unprecedented speed and remains far from control.
The Bundibugyo strain lacks an approved vaccine or treatment, though experimental trials are under way.
U.N. Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher announced an extra $30.5 million and 20 staff to scale up the response.