Ebola Outbreak

Over 1,000 Infected in Ebola Outbreak

The number of confirmed infections in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo-Kinshasa has passed 1,000, several news agencies report, citing local authorities. At least 254 people have died and 100 have recovered since the outbreak began in May.

Infection tracing remains difficult and authorities have not yet managed to locate "patient zero", writes AP. In addition, there may be many previously unknown cases, over 35,000 people who have been in contact with infected individuals remain to be traced.

The Ebola outbreak — it's relevantsaken

• The Ebola outbreak in Congo-Kinshasa has led to over 1,000 infections and at least 250 deaths since mid-May 2026.
• The Bundibugyo variant, which lacks a vaccine and treatment, has spread rapidly to neighboring countries such as Uganda, causing concerns about further spread.
• Armed conflicts, distrust of authorities and attacks on health workers have complicated efforts to stop the infection.
• The World Health Organization WHO has classified the Ebola outbreak in Congo-Kinshasa and Uganda as a global public health emergency and warned that the hidden toll is large.
• Lack of resources, laboratory materials and funding has delayed testing and limited the possibilities to combat the epidemic effectively.