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The latest Health Ministry data on Wednesday (November 11, 2026) showed 11,042 people have been infected by the deadly virus that has now killed 5,387, nearly half of those infected, in the country's deadliest outbreak.
The Bundibugyo virus responsible for this outbreak has no known vaccine or treatment and has spread to the eight of the country's 26 Provinces.
Basic containment measures, including contact tracing and isolation, remain inadequate, raising doubts about authorities’ ability to halt the outbreak.
Experts say there is little chance of bringing it under control within the next year.
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The Ebola outbreak in Congo, declared six months ago, is worsening, with more than 11,000 cases recorded and nearly half of those infected dying. This makes it the deadliest outbreak in Congo's history and is on track to surpass the 2014-2016 West African outbreak's death toll of 11,000. Efforts to contain the virus, including contact tracing and isolation, are failing, and health workers face strikes over unpaid…
Ebola outbreak remains out of control in Congo six months into response →3 articles from The Hindu on this storyUN 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…
UN hails progress in Ebola response, cites insecurity as biggest challenge →3 articles from The Straits Times on this storySix months after the Ebola outbreak was declared in Congo, the disease remains out of control, with over 11,000 cases recorded and nearly half of those infected dying. The outbreak, the deadliest in Congo’s history, is spreading rapidly across eight provinces, with 80% of new cases occurring outside health surveillance. Funding and management issues, including strikes by unpaid health workers, have hindered…
Ebola outbreak remains out of control in Congo 6 months into response →2 articles from Toronto Star on this storyUnited 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…
UN hails progress in Ebola response, cites insecurity as biggest challenge →2 articles from CBC on this storyIn 1976, the first documented Ebola epidemic occurred near the Ebola River in what was then Zaire and is now the Democratic Republic of Congo. Recently, another major outbreak has emerged, this time involving the less common Bundibugyo variant of the virus. Despite previous outbreaks dating back to 2007 in Uganda and 2012 in the DRC providing ample opportunity for vaccine development, no licensed vaccine or…
Ebola: Why is there still no vaccine? →The 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…
Ebola cases in DR Congo pass 11,000, with 5,387 deaths →Show 3 more outlets
Congo'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…
Ebola tops 11,000 cases in Congo's deadliest outbreak →This 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…
Trump Gutted USAID. Congo Pays the Price in an Ebola Epidemic →The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has led to more than 11,000 recorded cases, with nearly half of those infected dying. This outbreak, the deadliest in Congo’s history, is expected to surpass the 2014-2016 West African epidemic’s death toll of around 11,000. Despite efforts to contain the virus, basic public health measures are inadequate, and the virus has spread to eight provinces. Challenges…
Congo Ebola outbreak claims nearly half of infected as cases cross 11,000 →How it changed
- 8 Nov
Now, 50 years on, the DRC once again finds itself at the center of a major Ebola outbreak.
- 11 Nov
According to the latest health ministry data, 11,042 people have been infected with the deadly virus that has now killed 5,387 — nearly half of those infected in what has been Congo's deadliest outbreak.
- 12 Nov
Help, however, is not reaching those who need it most, the medical charity said, pointing to untrained and unpaid staff, ambulances without fuel and a lack of surveillance teams and supplies to safely manage suspected cases.
- 13 Nov
UN hails progress in Ebola response, cites insecurity as biggest challenge
- 15 Nov
Basic containment measures, including contact tracing and isolation, remain inadequate, raising doubts about authorities’ ability to halt the outbreak.
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15 Nov Congo Ebola outbreak claims nearly half of infected as cases cross 11,000The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has led to more than 11,000 recorded cases, with nearly half of those infected dying. This outbreak, the deadliest in Congo’s history, is expected to surpass the 2014-2016 West African epidemic’s death toll of around 11,000. Despite efforts to contain the virus, basic public health measures are inadequate, and the virus has spread to eight provinces. Challenges…Times of India
15 Nov Ebola outbreak remains out of control in Congo six months into responseThe Ebola outbreak in Congo, declared six months ago, is worsening, with more than 11,000 cases recorded and nearly half of those infected dying. This makes it the deadliest outbreak in Congo's history and is on track to surpass the 2014-2016 West African outbreak's death toll of 11,000. Efforts to contain the virus, including contact tracing and isolation, are failing, and health workers face strikes over unpaid…The Hindu
15 Nov Ebola outbreak remains out of control in Congo 6 months into responseSix months after the Ebola outbreak was declared in Congo, the disease remains out of control, with over 11,000 cases recorded and nearly half of those infected dying. The outbreak, the deadliest in Congo’s history, is spreading rapidly across eight provinces, with 80% of new cases occurring outside health surveillance. Funding and management issues, including strikes by unpaid health workers, have hindered…Toronto Star- 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…Time13 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
12 Nov Congo Ebola outbreak still out of control after six months: Doctors Without BordersDoctors Without Borders (MSF) reports that Congo's Ebola outbreak remains uncontrolled six months after it began, with many cases going undetected and poor resource distribution exacerbating the situation. The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus, has surpassed 11,000 confirmed cases, making it the second-worst on record. MSF criticizes the lack of trained staff, fuel shortages for ambulances…The Straits Times
12 Nov Congo Ebola outbreak still out of control after six months, MSF saysOn November 12, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reported that Congo’s Ebola outbreak remains out of control six months after it began. With over 11,000 confirmed cases and no approved treatments or vaccines for the rare Bundibugyo strain, MSF cited inadequate resources such as untrained staff, fuel shortages, and insufficient supplies in healthcare settings. Dr. Javid Abdelmoneim criticized the lack of support on the…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
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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
8 Nov Ebola: Why is there still no vaccine?In 1976, the first documented Ebola epidemic occurred near the Ebola River in what was then Zaire and is now the Democratic Republic of Congo. Recently, another major outbreak has emerged, this time involving the less common Bundibugyo variant of the virus. Despite previous outbreaks dating back to 2007 in Uganda and 2012 in the DRC providing ample opportunity for vaccine development, no licensed vaccine or…Deutsche Welle
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