Shafaqna English– Government data published on Sunday(16 Aug 2026) revealed that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in 2,325 fatalities. This death toll has now exceeded that of the 2018-2020 epidemic, officially making it the most deadly Ebola outbreak in the nation’s history.
In its most recent report, Congo’s health institute stated that confirmed infections had climbed to 4,945, with 101 new cases identified within the last 24 hours. This indicates that the outbreak continues to pose a serious public health threat.
Source: Reuters