Ebola deaths in eastern Congo rise to 131 as outbreak spreads
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in 131 deaths, with 26 new suspected fatalities reported in just 24 hours. The World Health Organization has declared the situation a public health emergency of international concern due to the rapid spread of the virus. Efforts are underway to develop treatments and vaccines, while movement restrictions are being implemented at borders to prevent further transmission.
- ▪The outbreak has resulted in 131 fatalities and 516 suspected cases in DRC.
- ▪WHO Director-General declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
- ▪An American doctor tested positive for Ebola and is being evacuated to Germany for care.
11 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 21 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 6 lean left, 3 centre.
- ▪ WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak — NPR Topics: News
- ▪ 136 dead, no vaccine or cure: WHO warns over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak — Times of India — Top
- ▪ WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak as Congo reports 134 dead — Korea Times
- ▪ WHO worried about 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Ebola deaths in eastern Congo rise to 131 as outbreak spreads - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ WHO chief ‘deeply concerned about the scale and speed’ of Ebola outbreak — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ Ebola deaths rise sharply as ‘scale and speed’ of outbreak concerns WHO — NBC News — World
- ▪ WHO chief says 'deeply concerned' by 'scale and speed' of Democratic Republic Congo’s Ebola outbreak — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa Could Last Months, W.H.O. Says — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ WHO considers use of experimental vaccines as Ebola cases and deaths rise in DRC — World news | The Guardian
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Ebola deaths in eastern Congo rise to 131 as outbreak spreadsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 19, 2026, 07:13 PMUpdated May 19, 2026, 07:19 PMListenBUNIA, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 19 - Twenty-six more suspected Ebola deaths were recorded in 24 hours in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, authorities said on Tuesday, and the head of the World Health Organization expressed deep concern about the outbreak's spread.The new deaths bring to 131 the fatalities associated with the outbreak in eastern DRC.
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