WHO reports dramatic drop in suspected Ebola cases from over 900 to 116
Summary
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a sharp decrease in suspected Ebola cases in central Africa, with the number dropping from 906 last week to 116. So far, 330 cases are confirmed, mostly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and some in Uganda, with a total of 49 deaths.Key Facts
- Suspected Ebola cases fell from 906 to 116 after testing cleared many cases showing other diseases.
- There are 321 confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo with 48 deaths.
- Uganda has reported 9 confirmed Ebola cases with 1 death.
- The outbreak began in mid-May 2026 in the Ituri province of northeastern DRC.
- The Ebola strain involved is called Bundibugyo, which has symptoms similar to flu, malaria, or typhoid at first.
- Six patients have recovered from Ebola so far.
- No vaccine or approved treatment exists for the Bundibugyo strain; efforts focus on prevention.
- The WHO no longer includes suspected deaths in its latest numbers due to uncertainty.
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