Congo's Ministry of Health

The Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed over 1,000 people, reaching this grim milestone nearly three times faster than the 2014-2016 Ebola epidemic considered the worst on record. Data from Congo's Ministry of Health shows the current outbreak's rapid spread compared to the previous epidemic.

Health workers in eastern Congo's Elikya Ebola Treatment Center struck over unpaid bonuses, disrupting care as the country nears 3,000 confirmed Ebola cases and 1,300 deaths. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, faces challenges including funding gaps, armed conflict, and a lack of approved vaccines, with over 100 healthcare workers infected.

Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed 999 people out of 2,473 recorded cases as of Sunday, making it the fastest Ebola outbreak in history. The Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved vaccines or treatments, is spreading more rapidly than previous outbreaks, including the 2013-2016 epidemic that took eight months to reach 1,000 deaths.

Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed 999 people out of 2,473 recorded cases, driven by the Bundibugyo virus with no approved vaccines or treatments. The outbreak, declared on May 15, is spreading faster than any on record, with 80% of new cases emerging through unknown transmission chains and attacks on health facilities hindering response efforts.

The death toll in Congo's Ebola outbreak has risen to 930, with 37 new deaths reported in 24 hours. The Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved vaccine, caused 2,344 confirmed cases. Security challenges, attacks on health facilities, and unpaid health workers have hindered response efforts, including 36 health worker deaths.

The Ebola death toll in Congo has risen to at least 930, with 37 new deaths reported in 24 hours, marking one of the highest single-day death totals. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has infected 2,344 people, including 36 health workers who have died, while attacks on health facilities and staff shortages hinder containment efforts.

At least 930 people have died in Congo’s Ebola outbreak, with 37 new deaths reported in 24 hours. The outbreak, declared on May 15, is the fastest-growing on record, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved vaccine. Security challenges, attacks on health facilities, and health worker strikes are complicating the response.

Ebola cases in Congo have surpassed 2,000 with 754 deaths, driven by the Bundibugyo virus outbreak since May 15. Health workers at Bunia General Hospital and other facilities have staged strikes over unpaid salaries, while challenges including funding gaps, armed conflict, and untraceable transmission chains hinder containment efforts.

Confirmed Ebola cases in eastern Congo have surpassed 1,000 with 254 deaths, driven by the Bundibugyo virus, which lacks vaccines or treatments. Contact tracing remains a major challenge at 55% coverage, while violence from rebel groups in Ituri province complicates response efforts and displaces communities.

A 16-month-old baby and his mother have recovered from Ebola in eastern Congo, joining five others released from the treatment center. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has 837 confirmed cases and 196 deaths, with warnings it could become the worst on record if not contained.

Congo reports 72 new Ebola cases in 24 hours, raising total confirmed cases to 782 with 181 deaths. The outbreak, driven by the Bundibugyo virus, faces challenges due to displacement, remote regions, and overwhelmed treatment centers in Ituri province, with spread to Uganda.

Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo have reached 282, primarily in Ituri province, with survivors including health workers sharing their recovery stories. The outbreak faces challenges in detection, isolation, and contact tracing, and neighboring Uganda has closed its border with Congo. The World Health Organization and Congo's health ministry are involved in the response.