DR Congo Ebola deaths hit 600 as Uganda reports two deaths today

As of early July 2026, the World Health Organization reports that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed 600 lives out of 1,759 confirmed cases, a case‑fatality rate of 34 %. The outbreak, declared on 15 May, is concentrated in Ituri province and is being driven by the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, for which no approved vaccine or specific treatment exists. A clinical trial of the monoclonal antibody MBP134 and the antiviral drug remdesivir—alone and in combination—began on 2 July. In neighbouring Uganda, two people have died and 17 of the 20 confirmed cases have recovered.

For Nigerians, the outbreak matters because Ebola can spread across borders through travel, and the disease’s high fatality rate poses a serious public‑health threat. Enhanced surveillance at airports and land borders, awareness of early symptoms such as fever and unexplained bleeding, and avoidance of non‑essential travel to the affected provinces help reduce risk. Misinformation can fuel panic, so relying on updates from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and the WHO is essential.

What you should know: monitor official health alerts, practice good hand hygiene, report any suspected cases to health authorities immediately, and consider supporting reputable humanitarian organisations working on the ground if you wish to help.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/07/09/600-dead-in-dr-congo-ebola-outbreak-2/