Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, as new cases suspected in previously unaffected provinces
A rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached 600 deaths, with new suspected cases appearing in previously unaffected provinces. The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, which currently lacks an approved vaccine or treatment.
Why it matters
The emergence of a fast-growing, untreatable viral strain in conflict-ridden regions poses a significant threat to regional public health and global containment efforts.
New suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in parts of Congo that were previously unaffected, the government said on Thursday (July 9, 2026), as the death toll in the country's latest Ebola outbreak reached 600.
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