
DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Reaches 600, WHO Reports
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed 600 lives, according to World Health Organization data, as a new wave of the virus was declared in May 2026.
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed 600 lives, according to World Health Organization data, as a new wave of the virus was declared in May 2026.

The largest-ever Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has exceeded 1,400 cases, with the WHO warning it is one of Africa’s most serious public health emergencies this year.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has raised concerns over unsafe food in Nigeria, urging nationwide collaboration to address preventable foodborne illnesses.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned mass gatherings in Kinshasa and three provinces to curb the spread of Ebola, a move coinciding with a planned protest against constitutional reform.