Health · Kinshasa, DR Congo · Dem. Rep. Congo · October 31, 2026

Ebola deaths in DR Congo pass 5,000

Reported by 7 outlets · first reported Oct 31, 11:16 AM ET

DR Congo's Ebola deaths have passed 5,000, health ministry data show. Cases have also been recorded in other African countries. The ministry counts 5,026 deaths among 10,351 infections, a fatality rate near 50%. Africa's top doctor warned of possible large cross-border spread.

Why it matters

Cross-border spread could threaten neighboring countries and strain health systems across central and east Africa.

Background

This is DR Congo's deadliest Ebola outbreak. The country also faces conflict and hunger.

The story so far

1. Oct 27Ebola cases top 10,000 in DR Congo
2. Oct 28Ebola cases top 10,000 in DR Congo outbreak
3. Oct 31Ebola deaths in DR Congo pass 5,000
4. Nov 1Congo Ebola outbreak reaches 5,372 deaths

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Sources

• PBS NewsHour ↗Oct 31, 11:25 AM ET
• BBC News ↗Oct 31, 11:16 AM ET
• Africanews ↗Oct 31, 12:36 PM ET

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