Ebola toll in DR Congo crosses 200 mark, other African countries seen at risk with cases reported in Uganda

Naijaonpoint_ng | 24-05-2026 02:11pm |

The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported a total of 204 deaths due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak, according to officials who provided the update late Saturday. This announcement follows a statement from the Red Cross indicating that three volunteers involved in the response efforts have also succumbed to the virus. In a related development, Uganda has confirmed three new cases of Ebola, raising concerns about the potential spread of the virus to neighboring countries. Health authorities are closely monitoring the situation as they work to contain the outbreak.

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