Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 1,333

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 1,333, with 399 reported deaths, according to government data released on Tuesday.

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1 July 2026 at 01:33:21

Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 1,333

Congolese healthcare workers participate in an accelerated training session, at the newly built tents by the Samaritan's Purse International Relief, at the Scott Powell Memorial Ebola Treatment Center, as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, in Bunia town, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, June 11, 2026.

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DAKAR – The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 1,333, with 399 reported deaths, according to government data released on Tuesday.

Health authorities said the cases have been recorded across the eastern provinces of Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu, regions that have previously experienced recurring outbreaks of the disease.

Officials continue to monitor the situation as response efforts focus on containment, surveillance, and treatment in the affected areas. -Reporting by Anait Miridzhanian; Editing by Tom Hogue/Reuters