Ebola Outbreak Tops 10,000 Cases

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How it changed

1. 26 Oct

   The strain responsible for the current outbreak, known as Bundibugyo, has no approved vaccine or specific treatment.

   6 outlets · Al Jazeera
2. 27 Oct

   The outbreak has killed 4,887 people in Congo, where health officials have confirmed 10,060 cases as of Oct. 25, according to data from the Congolese Ministry of Health.

   8 outlets · Washington Examiner
3. 28 Oct

   Earlier this month, two countries, Kenya and Nigeria, reported their first cases linked to the ongoing outbreak.

   3 outlets · ABC News (Australia)
4. 31 Oct

   The surge is sparking concerns among experts regarding the authorities’ ability to contain the deadly virus.

   2 outlets · Toronto Star

Coverage 14 articles

• 31 Oct More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreakMore than 5,000 people have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo's deadliest outbreak since May, affecting eight provinces with over 10,300 confirmed cases. The current case fatality rate is 48.6%, and the epicenter remains in conflict-ridden Ituri province, complicating containment efforts. Cases have been reported in Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda, though these countries are managing to contain their…BBC
• 31 Oct DR Congo Ebola deaths top 5,000, cases recorded in other African nationsThe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in over 5,000 deaths out of 10,351 infected individuals, according to government data from the Ministry of Health. This represents a nearly 50% lethality rate. The disease is spreading rapidly, with about 80 percent of new cases originating outside monitored contacts and many people dying without receiving treatment. Cases have also been recorded in…South China Morning Post
• 31 Oct Congo's Ebola deaths top 5,000 as fear of continent-wide spread mountsCongo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 5,000 deaths as of Saturday, with the latest figures from the Congolese Ministry of Health showing that out of 10,351 infected individuals, 5,026 have died. The Bundibugyo virus variant, declared in mid-May, is now the second deadliest Ebola outbreak in history and has spread to 67 health zones across eight provinces, with Ituri and North Kivu being the epicenters. Dr. Patrick…Toronto Star
• 31 Oct 'No one is safe' as Ebola outbreak surges to more than 10,000 cases, Africa's top doctor warns CanadaDr. Jean Kaseya, director-general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), warned Canada about the escalating Ebola outbreak that has surpassed 10,000 confirmed cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with over 5,000 deaths reported. Speaking to CBC News from Ethiopia, Dr. Kaseya emphasized potential cross-border spread into other countries and continents, urging increased…CBC
• 31 Oct Ebola death toll in DR Congo passes 5,000The death toll from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has exceeded 5,000 since May, making it the second-largest outbreak after the 2014-2016 epidemic. The rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus has spread to eight provinces within the DRC and reached neighbouring countries like Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda. In response, Saudi Arabia has suspended travel from and to affected areas including Kenya, imposing…Al Jazeera
• 28 Oct Africa’s ‘unprecedented’ Ebola outbreak could reach UK, says top health officialDr Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, warns that due to the unprecedented spread of Ebola in Africa, which has reached 10,000 cases with nearly 5,000 deaths, other countries including the UK could be at risk. He emphasizes the need for increased global preparedness as the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, now affects three African regions and has spread to…The Guardian
• 28 Oct Ebola outbreak passes 10,000 cases in DRC after nurse killed, another injuredThe Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 10,000 cases and nearly 5,000 deaths since mid-May, making it the second largest globally and the fastest-growing in DRC history. The milestone follows an attack on health workers that killed one nurse and injured another while responding to an alert in Tshopo province. More than 2,700 children have been infected, adding to the strain on communities…ABC News (AU)
• 27 Oct Ebola outbreak surpasses 10,000 cases in Congo as deaths near 5,000The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 10,000 confirmed cases with nearly 4,900 deaths reported as of October 25, according to the Congolese Ministry of Health. In Congo alone, there are 4,887 fatalities among 10,060 cases, while over 2,600 patients have recovered from the disease.Washington Examiner
• 27 Oct The Ebola outbreak is breaking records -- and just marked a grim milestoneThe current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 10,000 infections since it was declared in May, marking a significant milestone in its rapid spread. This outbreak is now the largest by geographic scope and second-largest in terms of fatalities, with nearly 5,000 deaths reported so far. The International Rescue Committee's Katie Thomas-Canfield notes that this quick escalation surpasses…NPR
• 27 Oct Congo’s Ebola outbreak tops 10,000 cases as authorities race to slow spread in African countriesThe Ebola outbreak in Congo has surpassed 10,000 confirmed cases, making it the fastest-growing and deadliest outbreak in history. Nearly half of those infected have died since the outbreak was declared in May 2026. The rare Bundibugyo virus strain poses significant challenges due to armed conflict, poor infrastructure, and community mistrust, leading to difficulties in controlling its spread across multiple African…The Hindu

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