Congo's health authorities have reported 4,381 confirmed cases of Ebola, with 2,011 deaths as of August 11, 2026. This outbreak is spreading at a rate nearly three times faster than the Ebola outbreak that occurred in West Africa from 2014 to 2016, which was the deadliest outbreak recorded.
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Ebola outbreak in Congo reports over 4,000 cases and 2,000 deaths
As of August 11, 2026, Congo's health authorities have confirmed 4,381 cases of Ebola, resulting in 2,011 deaths. The current outbreak is spreading at a rate almost three times faster than the previous outbreak in West Africa from 2014 to 2016.
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Fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has claimed 2,000 lives. Here's why it is hard to contain
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Ebola outbreak in Congo reports over 4,000 cases and 2,000 deaths