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Ebola outbreak in Congo worsens as nearly 300 patients disappear from medical monitoring
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First reported by N12 · Jun 26, 2026
What happened
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo worsens as nearly 300 patients vanish from medical tracking, raising fears of uncontrolled spread. Over 1,100 cases and 291 deaths have been confirmed, with the humanitarian crisis hindering containment efforts. Neighboring Uganda and Europe have reported additional cases, and experts warn of further regional spread.
- 01297 Ebola patients in Congo have disappeared from medical monitoring, risking uncontrolled spread.
- 02Over 1,100 cases and 291 deaths confirmed in Congo; Uganda reports 20 cases and 2 deaths.
- 03Humanitarian crisis with over a million displaced hampers outbreak control efforts.
- 04Africa CDC warns 30% of new cases are from unknown transmission chains.
- 05Treatment centers are 95% full; WHO projects up to 8,210 cases by mid-September.
- 0670% chance of Ebola spreading to South Sudan soon; a French doctor infected in Congo diagnosed in Europe.
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