DR Congo records nearly 4,000 Ebola cases and 1,800 deaths as outbreak resurges

Kinshasa – The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported nearly 4,000 confirmed cases of Ebola and more than 1,800 deaths as the disease resurges, marking the fastest‑growing outbreak in the country’s history. Health authorities confirmed that the latest figures were compiled from data collected across the affected provinces, where transmission has accelerated despite ongoing containment efforts.

International health agencies, including the World Health Organization, have deployed additional medical teams and resources to support local response measures, emphasizing vaccination campaigns, contact tracing, and community education. Officials warned that the rapid increase in cases underscores the need for sustained funding and coordinated action to curb the spread, as the epidemic continues to strain the nation’s already limited health infrastructure.