Ebola cases in Congo top 3,200, nearing record of the country's worst outbreak
- Posted on July 28, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing an unprecedented health crisis as Ebola cases surpass 3,200 infections, with a mortality rate exceeding 44 percent. Medical experts warn this represents the most rapidly spreading outbreak in the virus's documented history. The outbreak has claimed over 1,400 lives, straining healthcare systems and emergency response efforts. International health organizations are mobilizing resources to contain transmission and provide critical medical interventions to affected populations.
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Ebola cases in Congo top 3,200, nearing record of the country's worst outbreak
Data shows that 1,437 patients have died out of the 3,262 cases, in what officials have said is the fastest Ebola outbreak on record, according to the Congolese health ministry.
