Ebola Outbreak in Congo Is Now the Country's Deadliest Ever

On August 18, 2026, the World Health Organization warned that an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is still a global health emergency. Ebola is a deadly virus. Confirmed infections have passed 5,000 and over 2,320 people have died — the worst toll the country has ever seen. Cases more than tripled in seven weeks. WHO chief Tedros said the outbreak is spreading faster than ever and is not under control.