HealthCongo Ebola Deaths Pass 4,000 Amid Treatment Centre Arson
Congo's Ebola outbreak has caused over 4,000 deaths among 8,300 confirmed cases, marking the fastest-growing Ebola epidemic. The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus with no known treatment or vaccine, began on May 15, 2026. In Bunia, Ituri province, health workers protesting unpaid wages were dispersed. Some frontline workers, including surveillance teams, have gone on strike, impacting containment efforts.
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