Ebola Outbreak Reaches New Areas in Democratic Republic of Congo The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 3,000 reported cases and 2,000 deaths since its start in August 2018.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), but containment efforts remain challenging.
History of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo Ebola outbreaks have plagued the DRC for decades, dating back to 1976 in what was then known as Zaire.