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2026-07-10 01:06:16 UTC
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda reaches over 1,100 infections, officials report

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More than 900 suspected cases of the Bundibugyo strain have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with 282 confirmed cases across the region.

More than 900 suspected cases of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and confirmed Ebola cases in the country have reached 282, according to multiple news outlets.

Al Jazeera reported that the DRC recorded 1,307 confirmed Ebola cases, including 377 deaths, and noted that the outbreak spread to a fourth province, Haut‑Uele, bordering South Sudan and the Central African Republic. ABC Australia said that more than 1,100 people are infected with the rare strain of Ebola in the DRC and Uganda, and that nearly 250 people are suspected to have died from the outbreak. AllAfrica reported 220 suspected deaths from the Bundibugyo strain in the DRC.

Ars Technica stated that Ebola cases in the DRC rose to 676, while the Bangkok Post reported a rise to 544 confirmed cases. The BBC noted 380 confirmed cases, France 24 cited 344 confirmed cases with 60 deaths, and Daily Sabah said the outbreak has topped 1,100 cases. Bluesky reported 112 confirmed cases and 11 confirmed deaths, and The Hindu said Congo and Uganda together reported 263 confirmed cases with 43 deaths.

GDELT reported that 22 patients have recovered from Ebola and that new cases did not spread to additional health zones.

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