Ebola Surge in Congo Sparks Global Alarm | Sacramento News

A U.S. citizen in Congo has tested positive for Ebola, sparking a fast-spreading outbreak now the deadliest in Africa’s history—with over 1,800 cases and 600 deaths in Congo alone, and the virus crossing into Uganda. Conflict and mistrust are fueling transmission, while healthcare workers face shortages of protective gear. The Bundibugyo strain, with no approved vaccine or treatment, is now being targeted by new clinical trials. This outbreak echoes a 2026 case where an American doctor survived after being flown to Germany, and a controversial plan to evacuate U.S. contacts to Kenya was blocked by court order. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/348fa06c90b337b0