Congo Ebola Deaths Hit One Thousand as Non-Vaccinated Strain Surges

By Associated Press · STAT News · 2026-07-22

Congo Ebola Deaths Hit One Thousand as Non-Vaccinated Strain Surges

STAT News reports that the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has claimed 999 lives, marking it as the fastest-moving instance of the disease ever recorded. Health officials identify the Bundibugyo virus as the cause, which lacks the established vaccin

STAT News reports that the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has claimed 999 lives, marking it as the fastest-moving instance of the disease ever recorded. Health officials identify the Bundibugyo virus as the cause, which lacks the established vaccin