The Democratic Republic of Congo health ministry said on the 21st (local time) the current Ebola outbreak has reached 1,003 confirmed cases, including 254 deaths. The ministry's latest social-media update shows 100 recoveries and 365 patients currently isolated or hospitalized. Contact-tracing coverage is 58%, below the health ministry's 95% target. Authorities are increasing contact tracing and investigations, intensifying community mobilization, and expanding case management and testing capaci

2026-06-22

The Democratic Republic of Congo health ministry said on the 21st (local time) the current Ebola outbreak has reached 1,003 confirmed cases, including 254 deaths. The ministry's latest social-media update shows 100 recoveries and 365 patients currently isolated or hospitalized. Contact-tracing coverage is 58%, below the health ministry's 95% target. Authorities are increasing contact tracing and investigations, intensifying community mobilization, and expanding case management and testing capacity.