Ebola deaths in Congo surpass 2,000 in fastest outbreak

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Congo reports 2,011 deaths among confirmed Ebola cases, with 4,381 cases in the fastest-growing outbreak on record.

WHO: Democratic Republic of Congo government statistics

WHAT: Ebola outbreak death toll among confirmed cases surpassed 2,000, reaching 2,011 deaths with 4,381 confirmed cases.

WHEN: Reported Aug 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: Democratic Republic of Congo

WHY: Responders struggled to deliver rapid assistance to remote communities amid armed conflict, poor road conditions, and worker strikes over unpaid wages.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

Congo Ebola death toll tops 2,000 in fastest spread · Aug 11, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET
At least 2,000 die in DR Congo Ebola outbreak · Aug 11, 2026 at 9:08 AM ET

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