Democratic Republic of the Congo

Congo's Ebola Death Toll Surpasses Every Previous Outbreak

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing its deadliest recorded Ebola outbreak, with 4,687 deaths and 9,704 confirmed infections. The Bundibugyo virus has spread across eight provinces, while insecurity and the absence of an approved vaccine complicate containment.

Ebola Reaches Nigeria as Deadly Outbreak Spreads Across Africa

Nigeria has confirmed an imported Bundibugyo Ebola case in Abuja, becoming the fifth country affected by the expanding outbreak. As Congo records more than 4,600 deaths, Nigerian authorities are monitoring 44 contacts and investigating the patient's exposure.

Congo Ebola Outbreak Nears 9,000 Confirmed Cases

DR Congo’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has reached 8,978 confirmed cases and 4,336 deaths. The national total remains just below 9,000, while the wider multinational outbreak has reached exactly 9,000 confirmed infections.