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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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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