Health & Environment
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Surpasses 2,000 Deaths
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THE BRIEF
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The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed over 2,061 lives, with the WHO warning it could surpass the 2014-2016 record.
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The virus has spread across five provinces and 53 health zones, with Ituri province accounting for 90% of the 4,400 confirmed cases and 80% of total deaths.
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WHO officials confirmed the virus likely circulated undetected since February, exacerbated by the 2025 closure of the USAID mission and subsequent surveillance system gaps.