DRC EBOLA OUTBREAK

Jun 30, 2026, 11:16 AM

The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported 1,307 Ebola cases and 377 deaths as of June 28, with the outbreak still concentrated in the east of the country. Health authorities continue efforts to contain the spread.

Jun 29, 2026, 02:40 PM

The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned mass gatherings in its capital to prevent the spread of Ebola. Opposition politicians accuse the government of exploiting the outbreak to block a planned protest.

Jun 28, 2026, 07:45 AM

An RT analysis argues that half a century after Ebola first alarmed the world, the current outbreak shows that the most feared viruses are not always the greatest pandemic threats. The piece urges a broader view of biological risks beyond high-profile diseases.

Jun 26, 2026, 01:33 PM

Africa CDC has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda cannot be contained without $1.4 billion in funding. Health officials issued the urgent appeal as the outbreak spreads.

Jun 25, 2026, 09:35 AM

The French Health Ministry has confirmed France's first Ebola case, while saying the risk of infection remains low for EU residents. The case is linked to the broader Ebola outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Authorities sought to reassure the public while monitoring for further spread.

Jun 23, 2026, 06:48 PM

The DRC has recorded 1,000 Ebola cases in the first month of an outbreak — the highest ever first-month caseload in Africa. Kenya's health minister confirmed there had been no cases in the country, as regional health authorities work to prevent further spread.

Jun 22, 2026, 11:25 AM

The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases with the actual number of suspected infections far higher. Health authorities are struggling to contain the spread as international aid organizations warn of potential regional spillover.

RDC : l'interdiction de vols commerciaux en Ituri prolongée

Jun 9, 2026, 02:51 PM

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Ebola epidemic is still raging, with the latest official figures reporting 515 confirmed cases and 91 deaths. A ban on commercial flights in Ituri has been extended as authorities try to contain the outbreak; France 24's correspondent met health workers on the ground in Bunia.

Jun 8, 2026, 05:04 PM

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has visited Uganda, praising its 'prompt and capable response' to the Ebola outbreak across the border in DRC's Ituri province. Uganda has logged only a few, mostly imported, cases.

Jun 8, 2026, 02:24 PM

South Africa has intensified health checks at its borders amid growing concern over the Ebola outbreak in the region.

Jun 8, 2026, 11:06 AM

DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has reached 515 confirmed cases and 91 deaths, the country's health authorities say. The figures point to a worsening epidemic in the affected provinces.

Jun 5, 2026, 04:00 PM

Health workers responding to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo are facing a second crisis: widespread disinformation and rumours that are deterring communities from seeking care and cooperating with containment efforts. The patterns of health misinformation are familiar from previous outbreaks and could be addressed with targeted communication strategies. Analysts warn that failure to counter disinformation will undermine the overall response.