Number of suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo passes 900 as health workers face attacks and shortages
The number of suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 900, with health authorities facing significant challenges. The World Health Organization has classified the outbreak as posing a 'very high' risk for the country, although the global spread risk remains low. Attacks on treatment centers and local unrest are complicating efforts to manage the outbreak in an already unstable region.
- ▪The Congolese Ministry of Communication reported 904 suspected Ebola cases and 119 suspected deaths.
- ▪Arson attacks on Ebola treatment centers have occurred, reflecting local anger and skepticism towards foreign aid efforts.
- ▪Eastern Congo has been plagued by violence from various rebel groups, exacerbating the healthcare crisis.
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- ▪ Suspected Ebola cases in eastern DR Congo pass 900 as health workers struggle with aid cuts — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Suspected Ebola cases in eastern Congo top 900 — The Washington Times
- ▪ Ebola treatment tent set ablaze again in Congo, with 18 suspected cases leaving — r/news
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A medical worker directs motorists to a screening checkpoint as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain the outbreak. Photograph: Gradel Muyisa Mumbere/ReutersView image in fullscreenA medical worker directs motorists to a screening checkpoint as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain the outbreak. Photograph: Gradel Muyisa Mumbere/ReutersEbolaNumber of suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo passes 900 as health workers face attacks and shortagesWorld Health Organization says outbreak poses ‘very high’ risk for Congo, but risk of disease spreading globally remains lowAssociated PressSun 24 May 2026 15.07 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleCongolese authorities say that suspected Ebola cases have now passed 900 in the ongoing outbreak in the east of the country.The Congolese Ministry of…
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