The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Death toll tops 1,500 in fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history, says Congo
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The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has surpassed 1,500 deaths, marking it as the fastest-growing in history. The virus, specifically the Bundibugyo strain, currently lacks approved vaccines or treatments, complicating containment efforts.
The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has killed more than 1,500 people in eastern Congo, according to official data released on Thursday (July 30, 2026), a 50% spike in around a week that shows the outbreak continues to outpace response efforts.
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