WHO Warns Ebola Outbreak in Congo May Be Four Times Larger Than Reported
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First reported by Maariv · 24 hours ago
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The WHO warns that the Ebola outbreak in Congo could be up to four times larger than official data shows, with 1,792 cases and 625 deaths reported. The virus is spreading mainly in Ituri province but has reached other regions. Milder symptoms from the Bundibugyo strain may delay treatment, increasing transmission risks. Efforts to train community health workers aim to improve case detection and control.
- 01WHO estimates Ebola cases in Congo may be four times higher than official reports.
- 02As of July 2026, Congo reports 1,792 cases and 625 deaths from Ebola.
- 03Most cases are in Ituri province, with spread to North Kivu, South Kivu, and Tshopo.
- 04The Bundibugyo Ebola strain causes milder symptoms, delaying treatment seeking.
- 05About 70% of Ebola deaths occur outside treatment centers, raising transmission risks.
- 06Authorities are training 21,000 community health workers for home visits and case detection.
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