DR Congo Ebola cases pass 9,000 as efforts to curb transmission falter
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing its deadliest Ebola outbreak on record, with confirmed cases exceeding 9,000. Containment efforts are struggling due to community mistrust and ongoing regional conflict.
Why it matters
The scale of the outbreak and the lack of approved vaccines for the specific strain pose a significant public health threat with potential for cross-border transmission.
The Bundibugyo strain fuels deadliest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo’s history as health workers face mistrust from communities.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Ebola response teams organise a demonstration to raise awareness about Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo [File: Sebastien Kitsa Musayi/AP Photo] By AP Published On 13 Oct 2026 13 Oct 2026 Confirmed Ebola cases have surpassed 9,000 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) outbreak, according to Health Ministry data, as efforts to stifle transmission falter.
The ministry reported 9,066 confirmed cases and 4,381 deaths on Tuesday – a death toll of nearly half the known cases.
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