DRC Ebola tops 2,400 as trials and funding race to catch up — July 22, 2026

Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC has reached 2,423 confirmed cases and 967 deaths, while South Africa tightens traveler screening, AfDB adds $13 million, and Bundibugyo drug and vaccine trials move unusually fast. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Particle: Ebola Outbreak in Eastern DRC Surpasses 2,400 Cases and 967 Deaths — Particle https://particle.news/story/ebola-outbreak-in-eastern-drc-surpasses-2400-cases-and-967-deaths 2. Insecurity, poor contact tracing fuel DRC Ebola outbreak – Africa CDC - ChannelOne News — Channel One News https://channelonenewsonline.com/2026/07/21/insecurity-poor-contact-tracing-fuel-drc-ebola-outbreak-africa-cdc/ 3. Rapid spread of Ebola spurs ‘remarkably’ quick drug and vaccine trials — Science https://www.science.org/content/article/rapid-spread-ebola-spurs-remarkably-quick-drug-and-vaccine-trials 4. South Africa steps up Ebola screening for travelers from DR Congo, Uganda-Xinhua — Xinhua https://english.news.cn/africa/20260722/dce2e2c1488c47a080836eb113c58632/c.html 5. AfDB to provide US$ 13mln to bolster Ebola outbreak response in DRC, South Sudan and Uganda - The Cooperator News — The Cooperator News https://thecooperator.news/afdb-to-provide-us13mln-to-bolster-ebola-outbreak-response-in-drc-south-sudan-and-uganda/ Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]