Congo’s Ebola outbreak tops 11,000 cases as disease keeps spreading

Published 12 Nov 2026, 04:06 IST

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Congo is experiencing its deadliest Ebola outbreak, with the disease surpassing 11,000 confirmed cases and resulting in more than 5,300 deaths, according to health ministry data. The spread of the virus has been exacerbated by ongoing conflict and mistrust, which are hindering containment efforts.

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Congo’s Ebola outbreak has topped 11,000 cases, the Government said Wednesday, a stark figure that underscores the severity of the situation as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease. “According to the latest health ministry data, 11,042 people have been infected with the…

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The Hindu Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 11 Nov 2026, 13:02 IST

Congo's Ebola outbreak tops 11,000 cases as disease keeps spreading

Since the outbreak was declared mid-May, Congolese authorities have struggled to contain it due to a series of factors including conflicts and a health system crisis

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The Assam Tribune Assam Tribune Group 11 Nov 2026, 15:01 IST

Congo’s ebola outbreak grows, with cases surpassing 11,000

Bunia, Nov 11 : Congo's Ebola outbreak has topped 11,000 cases, the government said Wednesday, a stark figure that underscores the severity of the situation as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease. According to the latest health ministry data, 11,042 people have been…

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The Pioneer The Pioneer Current article 12 Nov 2026, 04:06 IST

Congo’s Ebola outbreak tops 11,000 cases as disease keeps spreading

Congo’s Ebola outbreak has topped 11,000 cases, the Government said Wednesday, a stark figure that underscores the severity of the situation as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease. “According to the latest health ministry data, 11,042 people have been infected with the…

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