The current outbreak has so far had a case fatality rate of 40%
— The current outbreak has so far had a case fatality rate of 40%
July 25, 2026
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The Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed over 1,000 people, reaching the grim milestone nearly three times faster than the 2014-2016 Ebola epidemic that is considered the worst on record.
Data from Congo's Ministry of Health shows that as of Tuesday, the current outbreak, declared on May 15, has recorded 2,536 confirmed cases, including 1,033 deaths.
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