Ebola outbreak in DR Congo spiralling out of control, risk of transmission escalating, warns WHO
- Posted on August 2, 2026
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo spiralling out of control, risk of transmission escalating, warns WHO
In a statement, the organisation said that the outbreak is now the largest Ebola outbreak ever reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As of 30th July 2026, a total of 3,605 confirmed cases, including 1,587 deaths, have been reported, corresponding to a crude case fatality ratio (CFR) of 44%.
