Congo's Ebola Outbreak Reaches 2,000 Deaths, Fastest Growing on Record

The Ebola outbreak in Congo has resulted in at least 2,000 deaths, making it the fastest-growing on record. Government data published on August 11, 2026, shows a total of 4,381 confirmed cases. The death toll was reached almost three times faster than the 2014-16 West Africa outbreak, which was the worst in history. Health authorities are struggling to deliver aid to remote areas due to rebel conflict, poor roads, and work stoppages.