DR Congo Ebola cases rise amid distrust, armed conflict zone
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a significant Ebola outbreak, with over 200 deaths reported and 867 suspected cases. The outbreak has raised concerns about potential international spread, particularly as neighboring Uganda has also confirmed cases. Health workers are struggling to respond effectively due to distrust in the community and the challenging conditions in the affected regions.
- ▪The Congolese government declared an Ebola outbreak on May 15, 2026.
- ▪Health workers have registered 867 suspected cases and 204 deaths so far.
- ▪The World Health Organization has raised the risk level for the disease to 'very high.'
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Africa DR Congo Ebola cases rise amid distrust, armed conflict zone Updated May 24, 20261:18 PM ET Originally published May 24, 20261:18 PM ET By Emmet Livingstone Red Cross workers bury an Ebola victim at the Rwampara Cemetery, in Rwampara, Congo, May 23, 2026. Moses Sawasawa/AP hide caption toggle caption Moses Sawasawa/AP KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo—Health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are scrambling to contain an outbreak of Ebola virus, which is suspected to have killed more than 200 people and risks spreading across international borders. According to Congolese government figures released on Saturday, health workers have registered 867 suspected cases of Ebola and 204 deaths. The Congolese government first declared an outbreak on May 15.
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