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Ebola death toll in DR Congo passes 5,000

31 Oct 2026, 02:51 UTC · ≈ Ituri, Dem. Rep. Congo · single source so far

Authorities are struggling to contain the outbreak in DR Congo, and no approved treatments or vaccines are available. The reported toll has passed 5,000 deaths.

Location: ≈ Ituri, Dem. Rep. Congo · Dem. Rep. Congo live map
Coordinates: ≈ 1.50°N 29.00°E
Reported: 31 Oct 2026, 02:51 UTC
Category: Humanitarian & health · Disease outbreak
Impact: 5 of 5 · Critical
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Ebola death toll in DR Congo passes 5,000 as authorities struggle to contain outbreak

The reported Ebola death toll in DR Congo has passed 5,000, according to the latest report published early on Saturday. Authorities are struggling to contain the outbreak, and no approved treatments or vaccines are available. Earlier, on Thursday, a treatment centre in Ituri stopped treating confirmed cases for the first time since May after discharging its last confirmed patients.

The reported toll in DR Congo has passed 5,000 deaths, and no approved treatments or vaccines are available.
A treatment centre in Ituri discharged its last confirmed Ebola patients on Thursday, the first time since May it has had none.
In Nigeria, the first reported Ebola patient was evacuated on Wednesday, more than a week after the case was reported, while investigators seek answers about the infection.

Updated 31 Oct 2026, 03:48 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.

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