DRC Ebola Deaths Pass 3,000 (Aug 2026)
event
Ebola deaths in DRC passed 3,000.
Who they are
The Ebola outbreak in DRC[1].
What they do
CIDRAP reported on September 2 that the health ministry counted 3,007 deaths and 6,186 confirmed cases.
How it works
UN News reported 5,515 cases and 2,642 deaths in the first 100 days after the May 15 declaration, and said "a $1.1 billion funding gap remains".
Why it matters
It is filed as a news event under International Health Regulations — Post-WHO-Exit Operational Test (2026).
The engine's record — word for word
2026-08-31 to 2026-09-02: DRC Ebola: CIDRAP (2 Sep): 3,007 deaths, 6,186 confirmed cases, per health ministry; UN News: 5,515 cases, 2,642 deaths in first 100 days after 15 May declaration; "a $1.1 billion funding gap remains". [Live pass Oct 6 2026]
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