Epidemic (human)

Event title

Congo DRC - Ebola claims 101 lives in DR Congo as confirmed cases rise to 550

Event category

Biological origin - Epidemic (human)

Source

Source link

Main event

Main event link

Event date (UTC)

2026-06-09 05:56:16

Last update (UTC)

2026-06-16 09:37:16

Severity

High

Latitude

1.66607

Longitude

27.00836

Area range

Multiple countries wide event

Address/Affected area(s)

Democratic Republlic of Congo and Uganda

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) announced on Monday that the number of confirmed deaths resulting from Ebola virus infections has risen to 101, WAM reports. Congolese health authorities reported 35 new confirmed cases over the past 24 hours, including 10 deaths, bringing the total number of confirmed infections to 550 and the overall death toll to 101.Uganda also confirmed three new Ebola cases, bringing the total number of infections to 19 since the outbreak was declared on May 15.