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More than 400 dead in Dr. Congo’s spreading Ebola outbreak
An Ebola outbreak in Dr. Congo has resulted in more than 400 fatalities, with the disease spreading to Kisangani, 600 kilometers from its origin. Since its declaration on May 15, 438 people have died out of 1,406 confirmed infections, showing a 31% fatality rate. The outbreak was primarily centered in ituri province, where the majority of deaths occurred.
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Published 3 Jul 2026, 01:45 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Ebola outbreak declared on May 15, 2026.
- Over 400 deaths reported in Dr. Congo.
- Kisangani experiences its first Ebola case.
- Total confirmed infections reach 1,406.
- The Ebola fatality rate stands at just over 31%.
Interesting facts
- The outbreak in the densely populated major city raises concerns about containment.
- Ituri province remains the hardest-hit area with over 83% of total deaths.
Coverage gaps
- Potential unknown cases outside of the reported numbers.