WHO warns Ebola outbreak in DRC remains high amid violence

WHO warns Ebola outbreak in DRC remains high amid violence

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The World Health Organization warned on November 13 that Ebola transmission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remained at a high level, with weekly case numbers unchanged and attacks on health facilities hampering containment efforts. The warning followed data released by the Congolese Health Ministry on November 11, which showed the outbreak had infected 11,042 people and killed 5,387 across eight provinces amid ongoing conflict and health-system challenges. Earlier reports had noted that the case count had just passed 11,000.

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Three claims were partially confirmed: Médecins Sans Frontières reported that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has exceeded 11,000 confirmed cases as of November 12, 2026; the Democratic Republic of Congo announced the same milestone on November 11, 2026; and the World Health Organization noted that weekly case numbers remained steady while attacks on health facilities hindered containment efforts. One claim stating that Médecins Sans Frontières indicated many Ebola infections are likely undetected and hospital transmission continues lacked sufficient evidence.

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November 13, 2026
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WHO says Ebola outbreak in DRC remains high as violence hampers response
WHO says Ebola outbreak in DRC remains high as violence hampers response

China Daily • 13 Nov 02:32

The World Health Organization warns that Ebola transmission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo stays at a high level, with weekly case numbers unchanged and attacks on health facilities worsening containment efforts.

Credibility 88% Manip. 8% Center
November 12, 2026
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MSF warns Congo Ebola outbreak remains uncontrolled six months after start
MSF warns Congo Ebola outbreak remains uncontrolled six months after start

Arab News • 12 Nov 21:54

Médecins Sans Frontières says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 11,000 confirmed cases, with many infections likely undetected and hospital transmission ongoing.

Credibility 82% Manip. 12% Center
November 11, 2026
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Congo Ebola outbreak surpasses 11,000 infections
Congo Ebola outbreak surpasses 11,000 infections

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 11 Nov 19:24

The health ministry reported more than 11,000 Ebola cases and over 5,300 deaths as the virus spreads across eight provinces amid security and health system challenges.

Credibility 82% Manip. 8% Center
Congo Ebola outbreak tops 11,000 cases as conflict hampers response
Congo Ebola outbreak tops 11,000 cases as conflict hampers response

Euronews.com • 11 Nov 10:56

The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded more than 11,000 Ebola infections and over 5,000 deaths, with armed conflict and health-system challenges obstructing containment efforts.

Credibility 88% Manip. 8% Center
Congo Ebola outbreak surpasses 11,000 infections
Congo Ebola outbreak surpasses 11,000 infections

CBC • 11 Nov 09:54

Health ministry data show the virus has infected 11,042 people and killed 5,387, highlighting the deadliest outbreak in the country’s history.

Credibility 88% Manip. 8% Center
Congo Ebola outbreak exceeds 11,000 infections with over 5,300 deaths
Congo Ebola outbreak exceeds 11,000 infections with over 5,300 deaths

The Hindu • 11 Nov 07:05

Health ministry data released on Nov. 11, 2026 shows the Congo Ebola outbreak has infected 11,042 people and killed 5,387 amid ongoing conflict and health system challenges.

Credibility 82% Manip. 8% Center
Congo Ebola outbreak exceeds 11,000 cases
Congo Ebola outbreak exceeds 11,000 cases

Lethbridge News Now • 11 Nov 06:38

The Democratic Republic of Congo announced that Ebola infections have surpassed 11,000, urging an end to fighting and better protection for health workers.

Credibility 82% Manip. 12% Center

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