DRC Ebola toll nears 1,000 as border screening widens — July 21, 2026

Ebola outbreak in DRC has pushed reported deaths to at least 930, prompting Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia and South Africa to tighten border screening. Uganda, meanwhile, is asking countries to lift travel restrictions after discharging its last confirmed patient. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Death toll in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo approaches 1,000 | CIDRAP — CIDRAP https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ebola/death-toll-ebola-outbreak-dr-congo-approaches-1000 2. Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo's Neighbors Boost Preparedness as Ebola Cases Surge — AllAfrica https://allafrica.com/stories/202607210124.html 3. WHO evacuated health workers from Ebola treatment center due to armed clashes — Mongabay https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/07/who-evacuated-health-workers-from-ebola-treatment-center-due-to-armed-clashes/ 4. Uganda calls for travel restrictions to be lifted after last Ebola patient discharged - The Ghana Report — The Ghana Report https://theghanareport.com/world/uganda-calls-for-travel-restrictions-to-be-lifted-after-last-ebola-patient-discharged/ 5. South Africa requires health form for travellers from Ebola-hit countries | Health — Devdiscourse https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/health/3952994-south-africa-requires-health-form-for-travellers-from-ebola-hit-countries Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]