Health · Democratic Republic of the Congo · Dem. Rep. Congo · November 12, 2026

Congo Ebola outbreak passes 11,000 cases as aid fails to reach front line

Reported by 5 outlets · first reported Nov 11, 4:54 AM ET

The Ebola outbreak in Congo has passed 11,000 cases, with 5,387 deaths. Doctors Without Borders said it remains out of control after six months. Funds are not reaching frontline workers, some of whom are untrained and unpaid. Transmission inside hospitals is rife in some areas.

Why it matters

An uncontrolled outbreak threatens neighboring countries and strains health systems.

Background

The outbreak is among the deadliest Congo has faced. Aid groups say funding and access are the main obstacles.

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

• RFI ↗Nov 12, 4:32 AM ET
• The Straits Times ↗Nov 12, 12:08 AM ET
• CBC News ↗Nov 11, 4:54 AM ET

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