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The story so far · 4 days, October 27 to November 1, 2026
One Turn followed this story across 4 editions, from Kinshasa, DR Congo on October 27, 2026. Newest first.
Ebola spreads through contact with bodily fluids.
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The outbreak has 10,414 confirmed infections and 5,372 deaths. The fatality rate is above 50% after hundreds of deaths were added.
Why it matters: A large Ebola outbreak threatens neighboring countries and strains health systems.
Sources: The Straits Times · See it on the globe
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.
Sources: PBS NewsHour, BBC News, Africanews · See it on the globe
The outbreak passed 10,000 confirmed cases, mostly in DR Congo. DW reported nearly 4,900 deaths. The WHO urged sustained efforts. Africa CDC's head warned it could reach the UK without more funding.
Why it matters: No approved vaccine exists for this virus, so spread risks neighboring countries.
Sources: UN News, Africanews, The Guardian · See it on the globe
Congo's Ebola outbreak passed 10,000 confirmed cases, the fastest-growing in history. Nearly half of those infected have died. A nurse was killed by a mob, and Kenya reported a second death.
Why it matters: The virus is spreading to neighboring countries, prompting quarantines in Uganda and Kenya.
Sources: CBC News, The Hindu, Sky News · See it on the globe