DR Congo Ebola outbreak

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1. 11 Nov

   BUNIA, Congo — Congo's Ebola outbreak has topped 11,000 cases, the government said Wednesday, a stark figure that underscores the severity of the situation as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease.

   7 outlets · NPR
2. 13 Nov

   UN hails progress in Ebola response, cites insecurity as biggest challenge

   2 outlets · The Straits Times

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• 13 Nov UN hails progress in Ebola response, cites insecurity as biggest challengeUnited Nations health officials report that the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has surpassed 11,100 confirmed cases and 5,400 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo six months after the outbreak was declared. While officials noted falling cases in some hotspots, they highlighted that the disease is spreading into remote areas where children account for over one-third of the fatalities. The report specifically frames…CBC
• 13 Nov Trump Gutted USAID. Congo Pays the Price in an Ebola EpidemicThis analysis argues that the Democratic Republic of the Congo's current Ebola epidemic, which has killed nearly 5,400 people and spread to neighboring countries, is exacerbated by a combination of systemic local corruption and U.S. policy shifts. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has spread across eight provinces with 65% of new cases occurring in the community despite infrastructure hurdles and armed…Time
• 13 Nov UN hails progress in Ebola response, cites insecurity as biggest challengeUN health officials reported progress in the Ebola response six months after the outbreak began, noting a decline in cases in former hotspots like Bunia. While the outbreak has surpassed 11,000 confirmed cases and is the second-worst on record, the WHO warns that rising insecurity and 80 documented attacks on health sites pose the biggest challenges to reaching remote areas. The report highlights a contrast in…The Straits Times
• 11 Nov DR Congo Ebola outbreak exceeds 11,000 cases, causes 5,387 deathsThe Democratic Republic of Congo's ongoing Ebola outbreak has surpassed 11,000 confirmed cases with over 5,387 deaths as of November 11, 2026. The virus emerged in Ituri province and spread to seven other provinces, including neighboring countries like Uganda, Kenya, and Nigeria. Challenges such as armed conflict and security issues, including attacks on health facilities by local militias, have hindered containment…The Hindu
• 11 Nov Congo's Ebola outbreak tops 11,000 cases as disease keeps spreadingCongo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 11,042 confirmed cases, leading to nearly 5,387 deaths as of Wednesday. The Bundibugyo virus, which lacks a known vaccine or treatment, continues to spread across eight provinces in Congo and has reached other African countries like Uganda, Kenya, and Nigeria. Challenges include armed conflicts, mistrust from communities, attacks on health workers, and difficulties accessing…CBC
• 11 Nov Ebola tops 11,000 cases in Congo's deadliest outbreakCongo's Ebola outbreak surpassed 11,000 cases on Wednesday, making it the country’s deadliest outbreak to date. With nearly half of those infected—5,387 people—dead from the disease, health officials are facing significant challenges in controlling its spread due to armed conflicts and community mistrust. The virus has affected eight provinces and sparked international concern as it spreads beyond Congo's borders…NPR
• 11 Nov Congo's Ebola outbreak tops 11,000 cases as disease keeps spreadingCongo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 11,000 cases as of November 11, 2026, according to the Health Ministry, with nearly half of those infected succumbing to the virus, leading to 5,387 deaths. The Bundibugyo strain responsible for this outbreak, which began mid-May, has no known vaccine or cure and continues to spread across eight provinces in Congo, making it the second-largest Ebola outbreak on record globally…The Hindu
• 11 Nov Congo's Ebola outbreak tops 11,000 cases as disease keeps spreadingCongo is experiencing a severe Ebola outbreak with more than 11,000 confirmed cases reported as of recent updates from Bunia, highlighting the ongoing challenge in controlling the spread of the disease.Toronto Star
• 11 Nov Ebola cases in DR Congo pass 11,000, with 5,387 deathsThe Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded 11,042 confirmed cases of Ebola, resulting in at least 5,387 deaths as of Tuesday. This outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, is now the second-largest and deadliest on record globally, trailing only the 2014-2016 West African epidemic. The outbreak affects eight provinces within the DRC, with challenges including delayed detection, conflict, and limited health…Al Jazeera

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