Ebola infections top 7,000 in Democratic Republic of Congo, government data show
PUBLISHED Sep 13, 2026, 12:32 PM ET
Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have reached 7,022, according to government data released by the public health institute. The outbreak has spread to its seventh province, South Ubangi, located in the northwestern region of the country. This milestone highlights the ongoing challenges faced by public health officials managing the epidemic in regions impacted by weak medical infrastructure and security hurdles. The World Health Organization and local authorities continue monitoring transmission patterns, prioritizing containment efforts, contact tracing, and vaccination programs across affected health zones. While authorities noted that the infection wave peaked earlier, persistent resource limitations and geographic expansion pose ongoing hurdles to complete eradication. Public health agencies urge sustained vigilance and financial backing to support local medical teams combating the virus across impacted provinces.
By Ayesha A. | JQJO News
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Government data published by public health institute on September 11 2026 https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/ebola-infections-top-7000-democratic-republic-congo-government-data-show-2026-09-11/
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