Health · 13 August 2026

Congo Ebola outbreak on track to be world's deadliest ever

The current Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, which started in February, is set to become the deadliest on record, the WHO chief said. Over 4,300 cases and more than 2,000 deaths have been recorded since May. Health workers only reach about 30% of cases due to regional instability, and there's no approved vaccine for this strain yet.

By BriefTea Editorial · 13 August 2026 at 8:44

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