DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes country's deadliest
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed at least 2,325 people, surpassing the country's 2018-20 outbreak and becoming its deadliest on record, according to government data cited by three outlets. The Bundibugyo strain has also produced the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded there, prompting calls for faster international support.
Why it matters
The accelerating toll increases the urgency of treatment, surveillance and coordinated assistance before transmission expands further.
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Part of the August 17, 2026 brief.