DR Congo Ebola Deaths Surpass 5,000; CDC Imposes New Travel Rules

Ebola fatalities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have surpassed 5,000, with over 10,000 confirmed cases since May 2026, as the outbreak extends to Kenya and Nigeria. In response, the U.S. CDC will require air travelers from the DRC to submit health attestations regarding potential Ebola exposure, effective November 3, 2026, highlighting global public health concerns.