WHO Declares DRC Ebola Outbreak Largest in History Following Weekend Surge
The World Health Organization has officially designated the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the largest ever recorded in the country's history. Confirmed cases have climbed to 3,605, with 1,587 deaths reported since the outbreak began in May 2026. The surge intensified over the weekend, particularly in eastern regions where conflict between the M23 militia and government forces has hampered medical response efforts and led to the establishment of new emergency treatment centers.