Congo confirms new Ebola outbreak, 80 deaths
So far there have been 246 suspected cases of the virus, the ministry of health said...
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in its eastern Ituri province, with 80 deaths reported so far. The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain of the virus.
- 80 deaths have been confirmed, with 246 suspected cases
- The Congolese Ministry of Health and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) are leading the response
- The situation is complicated by the presence of a non-Zaire strain, for which existing treatments may be less effective, and is unfolding amidst ongoing militia clashes in the region.
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New outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR Congo - May 2026
Africa's top health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern Ituri province, with 80 deaths reported among at least 246 cases. The Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in its eastern Ituri province, with the outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain of the virus. Kenya's Ministry of Health has heightened Ebola surveillance and preparedness measures following the confirmed outbreak in the eastern DRC, while also assuring the public that there are no confirmed cases of Ebola in Kenya and urging continued vigilance.
