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DR Congo Ebola death toll surpasses 2,000
DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly, with the death toll surpassing 2,000.
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Ebola death toll in DRC surges to at least 930 as outbreak continues spread
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Ebola spreading more quickly in DRC, while Uganda discharges last patient
Uganda discharges last-remaining patient, as WHO says Ebola has ‘expanded faster than any previous outbreak’ in DRC.
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WHO: Ebola spreading faster than ever recorded in DR Congo
The World Health Organization warns the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is spreading faster than any previous outbreak.
Published On 16 Jul 2026
DRC Ebola cases surpass 2,000 as more health workers begin strike
Health workers in Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ituri province strike over unpaid wages as death toll rises to 754.
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Dozens of healthcare workers in DRC strike amid Ebola outbreak
Healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment centre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have gone on strike.
Published On 14 Jul 2026
