DRC Ebola Response Strains as Cases Climb and Borders Brace — August 24, 2026

DRC Ebola outbreak figures from the health ministry reached 5,375 confirmed cases and 2,557 deaths through August 20, as UN officials warn growth is outpacing the response and regional partners move to reinforce river corridors, border posts, and South Sudan support. In this episode: Top stories: 1. 2,500 dead and rising -- UN says DR Congo Ebola outbreak 'growing exponentially' | AFP.com — Agence France-Presse https://www-pp.afp.com/en/2500-dead-and-rising-un-says-dr-congo-ebola-outbreak-growing-exponentially 2. DR Congo Ebola: ‘The epidemic is growing exponentially’ – HCNTimes.com — HCNTimes https://hcntimes.com/dr-congo-ebola-the-epidemic-is-growing-exponentially/ 3. DR Congo launches Ebola prevention initiative along Congo River amid spread concerns-Xinhua — Xinhua News Agency https://english.news.cn/20260821/3015e54e6cf34cd9a59387a0556309e0/c.html 4. STATEMENT BY THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE EAST, CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AFRICA HEALTH COMMUNITY (ECSA-HC), DR. NTULI KAPOLOGWE - ECSA-Health Community — East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-launches-regional-cross-border-ebola-preparedness-and-response-intervention/ Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]