Ebola Crisis in Congo Becomes the Most Lethal on Record
By Editor • August 17, 2026 • 1 min read
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tragically become the deadliest in the nation's history. Official reports reveal that the death toll has reached at least 2,325, exceeding the fatalities from the 2018-2020 outbreak.
According to the Congo public health institute, the total number of confirmed cases now stands at 4,945. Alarmingly, 101 new cases were reported within just the last 24 hours, highlighting the urgent need for intervention.
Source: www.theguardian.com
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