DR Congo's Ebola outbreak death toll climbs to 600
Summary
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has caused 600 confirmed deaths among 1,759 cases since mid-May 2026. The outbreak is expanding, mainly affecting Ituri province, and is caused by the Bundibugyo species of the virus, which currently has no approved vaccines or treatments.Key Facts
- There have been 600 confirmed deaths and 1,759 confirmed Ebola cases in the DRC since the outbreak started in mid-May 2026.
- The case fatality rate is about 34%, meaning roughly one in three infected people have died.
- Two deaths and 20 cases (with 17 recoveries) have been reported in neighboring Uganda.
- The outbreak affects four provinces in northeastern DRC, with a focus on Ituri province.
- The virus spreading is the Bundibugyo strain, for which no official vaccine or treatment exists yet.
- Clinical trials began July 2 in the DRC testing two possible treatments: a monoclonal antibody (MBP134) and an antiviral drug (remdesivir).
- Fighting the outbreak is difficult due to population movement, armed conflicts, and weak health systems.
- There are about 700 hospital beds in 22 treatment centers, with plans to add 300 more to handle patients.
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