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Ebola surges past 3,200 cases in DRC as Oxford begins first vaccine trial

The death toll from an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has climbed to 1,405, with confirmed cases now at 3,200, government data showed Sunday, as researchers race to develop a vaccine.

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CDC Renews Ebola Travel Restrictions Through Mid-August as DRC Bundibugyo Cases Rise to 2,344 with No Vaccine Available

CDC renewed Ebola travel restrictions July 13 through mid-August. DRC cases hit 2,344 with 930 deaths. No vaccine exists for Bundibugyo. What travelers and the public need to know.

Medical Daily

More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo near 3,000, including over 1,300 deaths

Health workers at an Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo have gone on strike over payment issues, disrupting patient care

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Uganda Clears Final Ebola Patient, Starting 42-Day Countdown to Outbreak End

Uganda discharged its last Ebola patient on July 16, 2026, starting the 42-day countdown to declaring the outbreak over. Here is what the milestone means and what comes next.

Medical Daily

DRC Ebola Death Toll Passes 1,000 as Fastest-Spreading Outbreak on Record Continues

Ebola deaths in the DRC surpassed 1,000 on July 23, 2026, in the fastest-spreading outbreak on record. No vaccine or treatment exists for this strain. Here is what to know.

Medical Daily

Why the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history is becoming more challenging

The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has killed more than 1,000 people in eastern Congo as health officials race to contain the virus amid ongoing conflict, mistrust and the absence of an approved treatment.

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Congo’s Ebola outbreak is the fastest ever recorded as death toll passes 1,000

Ebola outbreak in Congo reaches grim milestone three times faster than the last devastating epidemic

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Ebola outbreak with no vaccine or treatment spreading too fast to contain, doctors warn

Doctors have warned that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history is spreading too fast to contain.

The Independent UK

Ebola Kills 999 in DRC as Two Americans Are Evacuated and the Outbreak Shows No Sign of Slowing

The DRC Ebola outbreak has killed 999 people as of July 21, 2026. Two U.S. citizens have been evacuated to Germany. Here is what Americans need to know.

Medical Daily

What experts are saying as Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda kills more that 1,000 people

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is now the fastest-growing in history, with over 1,000 deaths

The Independent UK

India sends 4.5 tonnes of medical aid to Kenya to boost Ebola preparedness

India has delivered essential medical supplies to Kenya for disease preparedness. This assistance strengthens Kenya's capacity to respond to infectious disease outbreaks. The consignment included personal protective equipment and infection prevention materials. India previously supplied significant medical aid to the Africa Centres for Disease Control. Both nations are expanding health…

The Economic Times

DRC's Ebola outbreak kills more than 1,000, with children hit hardest

More than 1,030 people have died from an Ebola outbreak declared in May in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday, as confirmed cases in the DRC surpassed 2,530, according to government data.

Radio France Internationale

UK Responds To Potential Ebola Exposure With Emergency Medical Transfer

The UK evacuated a humanitarian worker from the DRC due to potential Ebola exposure. The individual, symptom-free, is under observation in London, with officials stressing low public risk.

International Business Times UK

Ebola Virus Outbreak: Fastest-Spreading Strain in History Kills Over 1,000 as WHO Warns No Treatment Exists

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed over 1,000 lives, with the Bundibugyo strain spreading rapidly. Health officials struggle to contain the crisis amid logistical challenges.

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Fourteen Asymptomatic US Citizens Detained at Army Base Under Trump Ebola Mandate: Experts Question Policy

Fourteen symptomatic American citizens were unexpectedly quarantined at a New York military base after returning from Congo, sparking intense legal scrutiny over border entry policies.

France 24

Ebola outbreak kills over 1,000 people in DR Congo

In tonight's edition, the Ebola outbreak in the DRC has crossed a devastating threshold, with more than 1,000 lives lost. Also, in Kenya, human rights groups warn that political “goons” are increasingly being used to disrupt rallies ahead of elections next year. And, in Senegal, four years after devastating floods…

Euronews

Congo's Ebola outbreak kills more than 1,000 people

The World Health Organization has said that the true scale of the outbreak could be two to four times larger than official figures indicate.

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Ebola deaths surge to nearly 1000 in fastest-growing outbreak on record

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Ebola deaths surge to 1,000 as mistrust keeps people from health clinics

Health workers describe a large drop in the number of patients as misinformation keeps people away

Medical Daily

CDC Warns Ebola and Hantavirus Can Both Start Like the Flu: Why Early Diagnosis Matters

CMAJ published clinical reviews on Ebola and hantavirus in June 2026, warning both begin with flu-like symptoms. With both diseases active, here's what clinicians and patients need to know.

Medical Daily

Seven American Aid Workers Are Quarantined in Kenya as DRC Ebola Spreads into Ituri's Most Remote Zones

Seven Samaritan's Purse aid workers are under a 21-day quarantine in Kenya after DRC Ebola exposure. New U.S. rules now require quarantine outside the country for DRC returnees.

The Economic Times

Ebola outbreak: Nearly 1,000 people killed in Congo

Congo's Ebola outbreak has claimed over 999 lives, marking history's fastest spread. The virus has infected 2,473 people, with 737 currently isolated. This outbreak lacks approved vaccines or treatments, unlike previous ones. Unknown transmission chains fuel its rapid spread across multiple provinces. Intensified efforts are urgently needed to contain this…

The Times of India

Congo's Ebola outbreak kills nearly 1,000 as cases climb to 2,473

At least 999 people have died in an ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, according to official data released on Wednesday, with the actual toll potentially higher as authorities continue to track cases and fatalities.

The Independent UK

Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed nearly 1,000 people

At least 999 people have died from the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, according to official data published overnight into Wednesday, a grim toll in what’s already been declared the fastest Ebola outbreak in history

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