Congo says 2,000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, the fastest growing on record
2026-08-11T07:18:58Z
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — At least 2,000 people have died among the confirmed cases in Congo’s Ebola outbreak that is the fastest growing on record, according to the latest government data.
Data published overnight into Tuesday showed the outbreak has recorded a total of 4,381 confirmed cases, including 2,011 deaths. A total of 704 patients are in admission and isolation.
The Ebola outbreak declared on May 15 is unlike most previous ones because the rare Bundibugyo virus responsible for it has no approved vaccines or treatments. The World Health Organization said on Monday that it started in February, long before authorities detected it in one of Congo’s most remote and vulnerable areas.
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