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NYTIMES (Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Arlette Bashizi) - How a Driver’s Sudden Death Triggered Ebola Panic in Congo

When a truck driver unexpectedly collapsed and died in a remote village, frontline medical staff scrambled to safely isolate his body, triggering a standoff.

ABCNEWS (ABC News: Top Stories) - Congo's Ebola outbreak shows no signs of slowing as deaths top 3,000

The latest government data shows Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed more than 3,000 people out of over 6,100 confirmed cases

NYTIMES (Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Arlette Bashizi) - The Ritual of Coffin Making in a City Hit by Ebola

While several coffin makers in Bunia said they were providing a public service, the virus has put them at the center of a debate around safe burials.

THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Ebola Crisis Escalating as Death Toll Passes 2,500.

Over 2,500 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak, according to the United Nations.

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has become the largest in the country’s history , with health workers facing violent attacks amid rising social unrest. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Over 2,500 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak, according to the United Nations (UN). DETAIL: The most recent crisis represents the largest Ebola outbreak in the history of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The previous largest outbreak lasted from 2018 to 2020. Roughly 160 health workers have fallen ill ‌with Ebola, and 43 have died. In addition, over 260 attacks on health workers have been reported over the past six months, with eight being killed. The current outbreak is caused by the…Open

What warning did Julien Harneis, the Senior Ebola Coordinator at the UN, provide regarding the outbreak and funding?
Julien Harneis warned that the Ebola outbreak is growing exponentially and spreading to an area larger than France, and he cautioned that funding for the emergency response is set to run out within weeks.
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How many health workers have been affected by the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
Roughly 160 health workers have fallen ill with Ebola, and 43 of them have died.
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What specific strain of Ebola is causing the current crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
The current outbreak is being caused by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.
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How many people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo's latest Ebola outbreak according to the United Nations?
Over 2,500 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo's latest Ebola outbreak, as reported by the United Nations.
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DAILYCALLER (Mark Tanos) - Ebola Outbreak Hits Record Setting Pace With Over 5,000 Cases And Nearly 2,500 Dead

‘The epidemic is far from being under control’

What is the total number of Ebola cases reported in Congo during this outbreak?
The outbreak in Congo has reached 5,021 cases.
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What is the current status of the Ebola outbreak in Congo as of August 2026?
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached 5,021 cases and 2,378 deaths, making it the fastest-spreading epidemic on record as the response falls apart.
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NPR (The Associated Press) - Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts

Government data showed the outbreak had so far recorded 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths. The outbreak has infected and killed more people at a greater speed than any other outbreak in history.

Where did the burial of 3-year-old Mave Mercienne take place?
The remains of 3-year-old Mave Mercienne were prepared for burial in Bunia, Ituri province, eastern Congo, on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026.
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What are the total recorded cases and deaths in the Ebola outbreak in Congo according to government data?
Government data shows the outbreak has recorded 5,021 cases, which includes 2,378 deaths.
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YOUTUBE (CNN) - Deadliest Ebola outbreak in D.R. Congo history

The latest Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people, according to government data. That surpasses the toll from the 2018-2020 outbreak to become the deadliest in the country’s history.