Health & Environment
DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Becomes Deadliest in History
The Hindu1h
THE BRIEF
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest in the nation's history, with the death toll reaching 2,325 as of August 18, 2026.
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The current crisis, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, has recorded 4,945 confirmed cases and a fatality rate of nearly 47% across six provinces.
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The UN has allocated an additional $30.5 million to support response efforts as the WHO warns that the virus is currently killing one person every 30 minutes.