Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo rise to 1,048, including 267 deaths

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases, with health authorities reporting 1,048 infections and 267 deaths. The milestone underscores the continuing public health challenge as efforts to contain the virus remain ongoing.

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23 June 2026 at 05:24:18

Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo rise to 1,048, including 267 deaths

Displaced people watch a health worker in full personal protective equipment (PPE) prepare to disinfect an area during the burial of suspected Ebola victims at the Kigonze displaced persons camp in Bunia, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, on June 18, 2026.

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The Democratic Republic of Congo said late Monday that the number of confirmed Ebola cases in the country had risen to 1,048, including 267 deaths.

The latest figures come after the number of confirmed cases surpassed 1,000 for the first time since the outbreak began, highlighting the continuing public health challenge facing the country.

Health authorities continue efforts to contain the spread of the virus and prevent additional infections as response measures remain in place. -Reporting by Nilutpal Timsina;Editing by Alexander Winning/Reuters