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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Becomes Deadliest in Nation's History

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest in the country's history, with over 2,300 reported deaths. This marks a grim milestone for the ongoing epidemic in the region.

16 Aug, 23:15 — 17 Aug, 10:45
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The GuardianMostly Factual13h ago

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo now deadliest in country’s history

At least 2,325 people have been killed, according to government data, surpassing the death toll from 2018-20 outbreak The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now the deadliest in the country’s history with at least 2,325 people killed, according to government data, surpassing the toll from the 2018-20 outbreak. Congo’s public health institute said on Sunday that confirmed cases had risen to 4,945, including 101 new cases detected in the previous 24 hours. Continue reading...

By Nadeem Badshah

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual11h ago

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history

A top UN official says 'speed, scale, and solidarity' needed 'before this virus gets even further ahead of us'.

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CNNMostly Factual13h ago

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history - CNN

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history  CNN

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cbcHigh12h ago

Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak is now the deadliest in its history

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people, government data showed on Sunday, surpassing the toll from the 2018-2020 outbreak to become the deadliest in the country's history. The D.R.C.'s public health institute said in its latest report that confirmed cases had risen to ‌4,945.

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japan-timesMostly Factual10h ago

Ebola outbreak in Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history

Government data shows that 2,325 people have died from the disease, surpassing the toll from the 2018-2020 outbreak.

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rte-newsMostly Factual13h ago

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo deadliest in country's history

The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people, surpassing the toll from the 2018-2020 outbreak to become the deadliest in the country's history.

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Bangkok PostMostly Factual2h ago

Ebola outbreak now DR Congo's deadliest ever

KINSHASA - A fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the country's deadliest ever after government figures showed it killed more than 2,300 people in three months.

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vanguard-ngMixed14h ago

Congo Ebola outbreak explodes to 4,665 cases, 2,184 deaths

…579 cases, 304 deaths recorded in one week as outbreak spreads to six provincesBy Chioma Obinna The deadly Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has escalated sharply, with 4,665 confirmed cases and 2,184 deaths recorded as of August 12, 2026, raising fresh concerns over the risk of international […] The post Congo Ebola outbreak explodes to 4,665 cases, 2,184 deaths appeared first on Vanguard News.

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First report: berlingske · 16 Aug, 22:24Full coverage: 17 · 12hWindow: 12h
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berlingske16 Aug, 22:24First to report

Ebolaudbrud i DR Congo er landets mest dødelige

Reuters16 Aug, 22:40

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country's history - Reuters

dr-dk16 Aug, 22:47

Ebolaudbrud i DR Congo er landets mest dødelige

vanguard-ng16 Aug, 23:15

Congo Ebola outbreak explodes to 4,665 cases, 2,184 deaths

CNN17 Aug, 00:01

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history - CNN

rte-news17 Aug, 00:08

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo deadliest in country's history

The Guardian17 Aug, 00:09

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo now deadliest in country’s history

cbc17 Aug, 00:35

Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak is now the deadliest in its history

faz17 Aug, 00:41

Demokratische Republik Kongo: Über 2300 Opfer beim tödlichsten Ebola-Ausbruch in der Geschichte des Landes

nos17 Aug, 01:16

Ebola-uitbraak met 2325 doden dodelijkste ooit in Congo

Al Jazeera17 Aug, 01:41

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history

ruv17 Aug, 01:44

Einn deyr af völdum ebólu á 30 mínútna fresti

aftonbladet17 Aug, 01:45

Dystert ebolarekord i Kongo-Kinshasa

yle-uutiset17 Aug, 01:46

Kongon ebolaepidemia on nyt sekä maan historian laajin että tappavin

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de-volkskrant17 Aug, 03:12

Ebola-uitbraak Congo is de dodelijkste ooit in het land

japan-times17 Aug, 03:26

Ebola outbreak in Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history

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Bangkok Post17 Aug, 10:45Latest update

Ebola outbreak now DR Congo's deadliest ever