Health · Kinshasa, DR Congo · Dem. Rep. Congo · November 11, 2026

DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 11,000 cases

Reported by 4 outlets · first reported Nov 11, 4:16 AM ET

Congo reported 11,042 cases and 5,387 deaths across eight of 26 provinces. It is the country's deadliest outbreak. Kenya discharged its last patient and began a 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free.

Why it matters

The outbreak threatens neighboring countries and strains aid.

Background

The outbreak was declared in May.

The story so far

1. Nov 2Ebola deaths in Congo reach 5,372
2. Nov 4Ebola outbreak in Congo; WHO approves vaccine trials
3. Nov 5Two new Ebola vaccines join DR Congo trial
4. Nov 6Ebola doctor flown to London; new vaccines join DR Congo trial
5. Nov 11DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 11,000 cases
6. Nov 12Congo Ebola outbreak passes 11,000 cases as aid fails to reach front line

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Sources

• NPR ↗Nov 11, 4:16 AM ET
• CBC News ↗Nov 11, 4:54 AM ET
• The Hindu ↗Nov 11, 12:23 PM ET

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