Congo’s Ebola outbreak surpasses 4,000 cases

World congohealthTop News Congo’s Ebola outbreak surpasses 4,000 cases Ebola Outbreak Response At Treatment Center In Bunia, Dr Congo Relevant News Congo’s Ebola outbreak surpasses 4,000 cases 7 August 2026 On this day: Nelson Mandela’s African National Congress opens path to apartheid talks in 1990 7 August 2026 Rare books and historical documents open to researchers at University of Cyprus Library 7 August 2026 newsroom 7 August 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Democratic Republic of Congo’s confirmed Ebola cases have risen above 4,000 for the first time in the current outbreak, government data showed. The epidemic, the world’s second-largest, has been described as the fastest-spreading on record. Experts believe infections started circulating months before the outbreak was declared on May 15 and that the true number of cases could be much higher than the official tally. The Central African country’s public health institute said in its latest report that the total number of infections had reached 4,053, including 1,850 deaths. Cases have been recorded in five provinces in the country: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele and Tshopo. A report published in the journal Science last month concluded that Congo’s outbreak had started in January, or even earlier, in Ituri. Researchers identified more than 500 suspected cases between mid-January and May 15. Delayed detection, overwhelmed surveillance, military conflict, and a lack of vaccines and treatments for the species of the virus involved have allowed the disease to outrun containment efforts this time. So far only West Africa’s 2014-16 outbreak has been bigger, with over 28,000 cases recorded across Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News On this day: Nelson Mandela’s African National Congress opens path to apartheid talks in 1990 Rare books and historical documents open to researchers at University of Cyprus Library Cyprus welcomes GSI deal but awaits EIB review before investment decision Erhurman rejects EU role in Cyprus talks and sets conditions for engagement Christodoulides uses cabinet reshuffle to reinforce centre-right agenda ahead of 2028 The story behind the song ‘Limassol’ and four other Cyprus-linked tracks Weekend guide: Cocktails, beach dining and stargazing under the Troodos sky Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.