Congo’s Ebola toll tops 2,000 as WHO says response is behind — August 12, 2026

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DRC Ebola outbreak deaths have passed 2,000, with government data showing 4,381 confirmed cases and WHO sequencing indicating transmission began months before the May declaration, leaving responders chasing a Bundibugyo outbreak with no approved vaccine or treatment. In this episode: Top stories: 1. DRC Ebola death toll passes 2,000 amid fastest-growing outbreak on record | Ebola News | Al Jazeera — Al Jazeera https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/11/drc-ebola-death-toll-passes-2000-amid-fastest-growing-outbreak-on-record 2. Ebola deaths surge past 2,000 – as outbreak spread for months undetected | The Independent — The Independent https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/ebola-deaths-congo-virus-cases-b3031052.html 3. Congo's fast-moving Ebola outbreak started month before it ... — PBS NewsHour https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/congos-fast-moving-ebola-outbreak-started-month-before-it-was-declared-who-says Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

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