Congo Ebola Outbreak Deaths Exceed 4,000, Government Data Confirms
Government data released on October 2, 2026, confirms that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has claimed more than 4,000 lives. The outbreak, which began on May 15, 2026, has seen 8,224 confirmed cases, making it the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record. The World Health Organization declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 16, 2026.
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