DRC Ebola Cases Climb to 710 With 149 Deaths After 21 New Infections
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Updated · Reuters · Jun 14
DRC Ebola Cases Climb to 710 With 149 Deaths After 21 New Infections
3 articles · Updated · Reuters · Jun 14
Summary
Congo reported 710 confirmed Ebola cases as of Friday, with the death toll at 149, according to government data released Saturday.
The latest situation report logged 21 new confirmed cases in the previous 24 hours, showing the outbreak is still expanding.
The figures come as authorities and humanitarian agencies intensify containment and public-awareness efforts in affected areas of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
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2026 Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak: Uganda’s 19 Cases Highlight Urgent Regional and Global Health System Failures
Overview
As of June 11, 2026, Uganda has reported 19 confirmed cases of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus, including two deaths. Most cases were imported, with only five linked to local transmission, and the majority occurred in Kampala. The last new cases were identified on June 5, and no further cases have been reported since then. Meanwhile, the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains at the center of a severe crisis, where the Ebola outbreak is outpacing response efforts. This situation highlights the urgent need for stronger regional preparedness and rapid action to contain the spread of the virus.