Congolese Ministry of Health

Ebola cases in Congo have reached 3,262 with 1,437 deaths, nearing the 2018-2020 outbreak's record. The current outbreak in Ituri province is spreading rapidly amid challenges like rebel violence, health worker strikes, and lack of vaccines for the Bundibugyo virus.

Congo reports a record one-day increase of 72 new Ebola cases, bringing the total to 782 confirmed cases and 181 deaths. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus with no approved vaccine, is concentrated in Ituri province and has spread to Uganda. Challenges include weak contact tracing (56% coverage), insecurity, and funding gaps.

Congo reported 72 new Ebola cases in 24 hours, the highest single-day increase since the outbreak declaration on May 15. The Bundibugyo virus, with no approved vaccine, has caused 181 confirmed deaths and faces challenges due to weak contact tracing, insecurity, and displacement in Ituri province.

Ebola cases in eastern Congo have risen to 782 with 181 deaths, driven by the Bundibugyo virus, which lacks approved vaccines or treatments. The outbreak, concentrated in Ituri province, faces challenges from displacement, conflict, and low contact tracing coverage, while a proposed Ebola quarantine center in Kenya sparked protests.

The Congolese Ministry of Health reports that confirmed Ebola cases in Congo have increased to 782, with 181 deaths. The outbreak is concentrated in eastern Congo.

Ebola cases in eastern Congo have risen to 782 with 181 deaths, driven by the Bundibugyo virus, which lacks approved vaccines or treatments. Challenges include low contact tracing coverage, conflict displacement, and attacks on health workers, while cases have spread to Uganda.

Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo have reached 782 with 181 deaths, driven by the Bundibugyo virus without approved vaccines. The outbreak in Ituri province faces challenges from displacement and conflict, with spread to neighboring regions and a U.S.-proposed Kenyan quarantine center that was halted by protests.