Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has risen to 1,792, including 625 deaths

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 1,792, including 625 deaths, according to government data released on Thursday.

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10 July 2026 at 01:31:19

Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has risen to 1,792, including 625 deaths

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 1,792, including 625 deaths, according to government data released on Thursday.

The latest figures reflect the continued impact of the Ebola outbreak in the Central African nation, where health authorities have been working to contain the spread of the highly infectious disease through surveillance, treatment, and vaccination efforts.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has experienced multiple Ebola outbreaks in recent years, with health officials and international partners continuing to monitor the situation and respond to new cases.

-Reporting by Anait Miridzhanian/Reuters