Ebola outbreak in DR Congo growing 'exponentially' as death toll passes 2,500
Summary
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) is growing very fast, with over 2,500 deaths reported. Half of these deaths happened in the last 20 days, making it the biggest and fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak in the country's history.Key Facts
- The Ebola outbreak started officially on May 15, 2026, but had been spreading several weeks before that.
- More than 2,500 people have died, with half of these deaths occurring in the past 20 days.
- The outbreak covers an area larger than the country of France.
- The virus is spreading faster than any previous Ebola outbreak ever recorded.
- The affected regions have weak government presence and poor health infrastructure.
- Armed groups have been active in these areas for many years, complicating the response.
- The United Nations urges more resources and staff to control the outbreak and prevent it from spreading to neighboring countries.
- Without increased support, the epidemic could become more deadly and spread wider.
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