Ebola outbreak in Congo reaches 3,200 cases and 1,405 deaths

Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have hit 3,200 with 1,405 deaths as of July 27, 2026 — rising about 1,000 in ten days. The outbreak, declared May 15, is caused by a virus strain with no approved vaccine. Most cases are near the borders of South Sudan and Uganda. Health worker strikes over unpaid wages are slowing efforts to contain it.