Ebola cases in DR Congo top 2,000
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, with over 2,000 confirmed cases and 754 deaths. The World Health Organization reports that the virus is spreading rapidly through unknown chains of transmission, particularly in the Ituri province.
Why it matters
The rapid escalation of this outbreak poses a significant public health threat to the region and highlights critical gaps in surveillance and community-based healthcare.
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The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached 2,011, including 754 deaths, according to a situation report released Tuesday by the country's health authorities.
A total of 366 patients have recovered, while 753 people remain in isolation.
The outbreak has affected five provinces, namely Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele and Tshopo.
Transmission remains intense in Ituri, confirming the province as the main hotspot of the outbreak, said the report. The emergence of new cases in Haut-Uele indicates a further geographical spread, requiring an immediate strengthening of surveillance, diagnostic capacity and operational preparedness.
Women sell their produce in a street market in Mongbwalu, Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo, June 26, 2026. /VCG
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