DRC Ebola Cases Climb as Vaccines, MSF Capacity Race In — August 31, 2026

DRC Ebola outbreak health authorities reported 5,945 confirmed cases across six provinces and deaths above 2,800, while Africa CDC warned infections may be far higher; vaccination, MSF treatment capacity, and Ugandan antibody preparedness are racing to close response gaps. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Ebola death toll exceeds 2,800 in DR Congo as cases mount — Anadolu Agency https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/ebola-death-toll-exceeds-2-800-in-dr-congo-as-cases-mount/4041610 2. Health workers in Congo receive Ebola vaccine amid outbreak - The Bold News — The Bold News https://theboldnews.com/health-workers-in-congo-receive-ebola-vaccine-amid-outbreak/ 3. Congo Ebola outbreak may be 3 times larger than official count: Africa CDC | ABS Africa TV — ABS Africa TV https://absafricatv.com/congo-ebola-outbreak-may-be-3-times-larger-than-official-count-africa-cdc/ 4. MSF opens new Ebola Treatment Centre in Beni, DRC — Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) https://prezly.msf.org.uk/msf-opens-new-ebola-treatment-centre-in-beni-drc 5. US steps up Ebola support to Uganda with delivery of antibody treatment — The Independent (Uganda) https://www.independent.co.ug/us-steps-up-ebola-support-to-uganda-with-delivery-of-antibody-treatment/ Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]