Ebola
Event DisasterDRC Ebola outbreak is the fastest growing in history, with over 3,400 cases and 1,500 deaths.
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Event Overview
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in the virus's history, with over 3,400 confirmed cases and more than 1,500 deaths recorded. The outbreak has spread to five provinces in eastern DRC, with a case fatality rate estimated at around 45%. This surge in cases is outpacing response efforts and has been linked to worsening food insecurity in the affected regions. Meanwhile, neighboring Uganda has declared itself free of Ebola, having discharged its last patient in mid-June, though authorities urge continued vigilance. The Bundibugyo strain of the virus currently lacks a vaccine, complicating control efforts in infected areas.
Last updated: July 31, 2026
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More pregnant women are dying in Congo as they avoid hospitals over Ebola
How Virunga Park protects people and gorillas from Ebola in eastern DRC
Why Uganda seems to be winning the battle against Ebola as virus spreads in DR Congo
Current Ebola outbreak worst ever in DR Congo, WHO says
Ebola outbreak in DRC the fastest growing in the history of the virus
