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DR Congo: New centre opens at heart of record Ebola outbreak

New UN-backed centres will serve eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as confirmed Ebola cases continued to climb sharply over the weekend in the largest ever outbreak of the highly contagious disease in the country.

UN News By © WHO/Josua Mulala Raymond Aug 3, 2026, 12:00 PM Captured Aug 3, 2026, 5:49 PM

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As of 30 July, reports indicate a total of 3,605 confirmed cases, including 1,587 deaths, since the outbreak was first declared in mid-May, according to latest updates from WHO

The highest number of reported cases (567) and deaths (296) were recorded in the most recent week’s data

Over the last two months, the outbreak has expanded to five additional provinces and is now affecting 49 health zones

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Meanwhile, aid teams are finding that the disease appears to be causing still births and premature deliveries, underscoring the need to provide additional care for patients who are pregnant.

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New UN-backed centres will serve eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as confirmed Ebola cases continued to climb sharply over the weekend in the largest ever outbreak of the highly contagious disease in the country.
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As of 30 July, reports indicate a total of 3,605 confirmed cases, including 1,587 deaths, since the outbreak was first declared in mid-May, according to latest updates from WHO

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