Congo says nearly 1,000 die of Ebola, confirmed cases rise to 2,473

A drone view of displaced people from the Kigonze camp attending the burial of Ebola victims at Nyamurongo Cemetery, one month after an outbreak was declared, in Bunia, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, June 18, 2026. REUTERS/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere

DAKAR, July 22 (Reuters) – The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 2,473, including 999 deaths, government data showed on Wednesday.