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Congo’s Ebola outbreak hits 6,186 cases, fastest growth

9/2/2026

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Congolese authorities have confirmed 6,186 Ebola cases and 3,007 deaths, the fastest-growing crisis recorded.
The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved vaccine or treatment.
Congo began giving the Ervebo vaccine to frontline workers on August 27 despite unknown protection.
WHO warns the epidemic could surpass the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak, while insecurity and strikes hinder containment.

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Congolese authorities have confirmed 6,186 Ebola cases and 3,007 deaths, the fastest-growing crisis recorded.
The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved vaccine or treatment.
Congo began giving the Ervebo vaccine to frontline workers on August 27 despite unknown protection.
WHO warns the epidemic could surpass the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak, while insecurity and strikes hinder containment.