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DRC records 1,657 deaths from Ebola outbreak

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Democratic Republic of Congo reported 1,657 Ebola deaths and 3,748 confirmed cases. The World Health Organization called for greater international support to contain the outbreak.

Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 1,657 deaths and 3,748 confirmed cases of Ebola to date.1 The health authorities of the African country reported that 690 patients were in isolation or hospitalized.1 Until the last balance, 708 people had been cured since the beginning of the outbreak.1

The World Health Organization called for more support to tackle the Ebola outbreak in the DRC.2 The outbreak in the DRC is the largest ever recorded in the country, according to the who.2 Local health authorities said the outbreak exceeded their capacity to respond.2

Why it matters

  • Ebola is a serious viral disease with a high mortality rate, transmitted by direct contact with body fluids of infected people or animals.2

  • The Democratic Republic of Congo has faced multiple Ebola outbreaks in recent decades, the most extensive in its history.2

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  1. 1

    20minutos · ES

    El brote de ébola en RD del Congo deja ya 1.657 muertos y 3.748 casos confirmados

    Aug 3, 2026

    Factliner text translated from Spanish

  2. 2

    DW Espanol · DE

    La OMS pide más apoyo para enfrentar la epidemia de ébola en RD Congo

    Aug 4, 2026

    Factliner text translated from Spanish

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