Ebola deaths in DR Congo rise to 930

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The Ebola death toll in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to at least 930 people amid security concerns and medical staff strikes.

•The Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of Congo reported at least 930 deaths and 2,344 confirmed Ebola cases.
•The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain, for which there is no approved vaccine or treatment.
•Security concerns and rebel violence in eastern provinces have restricted the medical response.
•At least 36 medical personnel have died from the infection, and others are striking over payment issues.

•The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo was announced on May 15.
•The death toll reached at least 930, with 37 new deaths reported in a 24-hour span from Friday into Saturday.
•A total of 2,344 Ebola cases have been confirmed as of Saturday.
•At least 36 medical personnel have died from Ebola infection.
•Health workers in Bunia went on strike on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, to protest payment issues.
•Five provinces in the eastern region of Democratic Republic of Congo are affected, including Ituri, which is the worst-affected province.
•Security fears and at least 12 attacks on health facilities and teams, driven by suspicion and rumors, have limited the response in Ituri.
•The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, a rare strain with no approved vaccine or treatment.

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Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of Congo(กระทรวงสาธารณสุขของสาธารณรัฐประชาธิปไตยคองโก)

The government body that announced the Ebola death toll and confirmed cases.

AP(เอพี)

The news agency that reported the Ebola statistics.

Rwampara Treatment Center

A treatment center in Ituri where health workers tend to Ebola patients.

Democratic Republic of Congo(สาธารณรัฐประชาธิปไตยคองโก)ℹ️

The country where the Ebola outbreak is occurring.

Ituri(อิตูริ)ℹ️

The worst-affected province in the Democratic Republic of Congo where safety fears have restricted the response.

Bunia(บุนเนีย)ℹ️

The location where health workers went on strike on July 15, 2026.