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Congo DRC - DR Congo Ebola outbreak: 635 cases, 30 recoveries

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Epidemic (human) Congo DRC

Congo DRC - DR Congo Ebola outbreak: 635 cases, 30 recoveries

Democratic Republlic of Congo and Uganda

Location

Lat: 1.66607 Lng: 27.00836
Event date (UTC)
11 Jun 2026 06:03
Last update (UTC)
11 Jun 2026 06:03
Severity
high
Level
3.0
Confidence level
News / trusted media
Country
Congo DRC
Continent
Africa
Latitude
1.66607
Longitude
27.00836
Deaths
115
Infected
635
Long time
True
Expire date
31 Dec 9999 00:00
Address / Affected area
Democratic Republlic of Congo and Uganda

Description

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has confirmed 635 Ebola cases as of June 9, according to Health Minister Roger Kamba, Qazinform News Agency cites Xinhua.The outbreak, linked to the Bundibugyo strain, continues to challenge health authorities, though recovery numbers are rising.As of today, 30 patients recovered, including 8 new recoveries (7 in Nyankunde, 1 in Mongbwalu, Ituri province).The Minister said 490 tonnes of medicines were deployed, labs were reinforced, and teams were mobilized across Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu.“Each recovery sends a strong message: come for treatment, as early care saves lives,” Kamba said, urging vigilance and timely medical care.Ebola outbreak was declared on May 15, 2026.WHO designated it a public health emergency of international concern on May 17.The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has risen to 598, including 115 deaths, the country's public health authorities said Tuesday.