Ebola outbreak in Congo: 177 dead

Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo: nearly 750 suspected cases, 177 deaths. WHO and DRC government collaborating.

ByEmily Davis- Senior Editor

2026-05-22 13:32|Last updated: 2026-05-22 13:33

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Ebola outbreak in Congo: 177 dead — Photo: Prepared by Bond.az

The Ebola virus is rapidly spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported nearly 750 suspected cases.

According to official data, 177 people have died from the virus, and 82 cases are confirmed. WHO and the DRC government are working together to contain the outbreak.

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