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The DRC Ebola Outbreak Has Reached 1,792 Cases and 625 Deaths, and U.S. Airport Screening Expires in Eight Days

ECDC confirms 1,792 Ebola cases and 625 deaths in DRC as of July 9, 2026. U.S. entry restrictions expire around July 21. No vaccine exists for the Bundibugyo strain.

Medical Daily

Ebola Fight Disrupted as Congo Response Workers Strike Over Unpaid Wages

Ebola frontline workers in Congo's hardest-hit zones are on strike over unpaid wages since May, as the outbreak hits 1,759 cases and 600+ deaths. Here is what it means for containment.

Medical Daily

Ebola Bundibugyo Outbreak Kills 625 in DRC as U.S. Entry Restriction Order Approaches July 21 Expiration

The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has killed 625 in DRC and 2 in Uganda. U.S. entry restrictions expire around July 21. Here is the current situation and what travelers need to know.

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Ebola outbreak is 'fastest growing ever' as 600 die

The Democratic Republic of Congo faces its fastest growing Ebola outbreak ever. Health authorities confirmed 1,759 cases and 600 deaths since mid-May. This rare Bundibugyo species has no approved vaccine or treatment available. Persistent insecurity and health system fragility complicate control efforts significantly. Humanitarian needs remain substantial while other diseases…

The Economic Times

Africa CDC warns of ‘fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever’ as DR Congo death toll climbs to 600

The number of confirmed deaths in the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 600, figures published by the UN health agency showed Thursday. The WHO's figures show the worsening haemorrhagic fever outbreak has a case fatality rate of 34 percent.

France 24

Congo's Ebola Crisis Deepens as WHO Says Outbreak Remains in Expansion Phase

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak remains in an expansion phase, with WHO warning of continued transmission and healthcare systems under strain despite response efforts.

International Business Times UK

Ebola risk now at highest level in DR Congo, says WHO

GENEVA - The risk from the deadly Ebola outbreak has been raised to the highest level for the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said on Friday, as the toll continued to rise.

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Suspected Ebola cases triple in a week as WHO warns of rapid spread in DRC

Situation described as ‘deeply worrisome’ by officials as aid cuts and community distrust impede responders

The Guardian - UK

WHO evaluates vaccines, treatments for Ebola outbreak

The WHO is investigating potential vaccines and treatments for a potentially lengthy Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has been declared an international health emergency. While no vaccine exists for the current Bundibugyo strain, experts are considering candidates like Ervebo, though availability is estimated to be at…

The Economic Times

Ebola deaths in Congo rise to 131 as outbreak spreads

The World Health Organisation is voicing deep concern over the Ebola outbreak in central Africa, where authorities have recorded over two dozen more deaths.

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