🔴 WHO estimates DR Congo Ebola outbreak could be up to four times higher than official toll
Summary
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) may be much larger than reported, possibly up to four times more cases. Official counts show nearly 2,000 infections since May, but WHO estimates suggest the real number could be between 4,000 and 8,000.Key Facts
- The Ebola outbreak started in mid-May 2026 in the DRC.
- Official reports list about 1,960 people infected and over 700 deaths.
- WHO’s emergency director said the actual number of cases could be two to four times higher than official figures.
- This means there could be up to around 8,000 cases instead of the reported 2,000.
- Ebola is a serious disease that causes bleeding and fever.
- The outbreak is spreading to more provinces in the DRC.
- Accurate counting is difficult due to challenges in tracking all cases.
- WHO uses modeling to estimate the possible true scale of the outbreak.
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