At least 930 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak out of 2,344 confirmed cases, with officials reporting 37 new deaths in just 24 hours as the disease spreads faster than any previous outbreak in the country.
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Key facts
- At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak.
- There were 2,344 confirmed cases as of Saturday, according to Congo's health ministry.
- Thirty-seven new deaths were recorded in the previous 24 hours, one of the highest daily totals.
- Al Jazeera reports the outbreak is spreading faster than any previous Ebola outbreak in the DRC.
At least 930 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak, according to figures released by the country’s health ministry. The deaths were recorded out of 2,344 cases confirmed as of Saturday.
The health ministry said 37 new deaths were recorded in the previous 24 hours, described as one of the highest daily totals so far in the outbreak, according to NPR.
Al Jazeera reported that the disease is spreading faster than any previous Ebola outbreak in the DRC, with the same figure of 37 new deaths recorded over just 24 hours at the weekend.
The mounting death toll signals an outbreak that continues to gather pace, based on the reporting from both NPR and Al Jazeera.
With confirmed cases now numbering in the thousands, the outbreak represents a significant public health challenge for Congo’s health authorities as they work to contain its spread.
Why it matters
Ebola is a severe and often fatal illness, and an outbreak spreading faster than any previous one in the DRC poses a serious risk to public health. The scale of deaths and confirmed cases underscores the pressure on Congo's health system to bring the outbreak under control.
Frequently asked questions
How many people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak?
At least 930 people have died, according to Congo's health ministry.
How many Ebola cases have been confirmed in the DRC?
There were 2,344 confirmed cases as of Saturday, according to Congo's health ministry.
How quickly is the outbreak spreading?
Al Jazeera reports the outbreak is spreading faster than any previous Ebola outbreak in the DRC, with 37 new deaths recorded in a single 24-hour period at the weekend.
Timeline
- More than 1,000 people killed in Ebola outbreak
Sky News: More than 1,000 people have died in the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), health officials said.
- Nearly 1,000 people have died from Ebola in DR Congo
Al Jazeera: According to WHO figures, 999 people have died in DRC and two in Uganda due to the Bundibugyo strain of the virus.
- Ebola death toll in DRC surges to at least 930 as outbreak gathers pace
Al Jazeera: Ebola spreading faster than any previous outbreak in DRC, with 37 new deaths recorded over just 24 hours at the weekend.
- Ebola death toll in DRC surges to at least 930 as outbreak continues spread
Al Jazeera: Ebola spreading faster than any previous outbreak in DRC, with 37 new deaths recorded over just 24 hours at the weekend.
- At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak
NPR News: Congo's health ministry said the deaths were recorded out of the 2,344 cases confirmed as of Saturday. Thirty-seven new deaths were recorded in the previous 24 hours in one of the highest totals.