Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Surpasses 5,300 Deaths; Kenya Releases Recovered Patients

The latest Ebola outbreak in Africa, primarily driven by the Bundibugyo strain, has resulted in over 5,300 deaths, with the majority in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The virus has also spread to Uganda and Kenya. Kenya recently released five Ebola patients after negative tests, with health officials expressing optimism about containment, though the country remains on high alert. The CDC has also implemented new travel requirements for individuals entering the U.S. from Ebola-affected areas, effective November 3, 2026.