Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to expand
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World Health Organization (WHO)
Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
July 4, 2026
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The Bundibugyo species of Ebola is spreading in the eastern DRC. As of July 4, 1,561 confirmed cases and 506 deaths have been recorded. Treatment centers are at saturation point and medical resources are insufficient.
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