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The World Health Organization has cautioned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo may be significantly underreported, with official figures potentially capturing only half the true number of cases.

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.