# At least 930 dead in Congo Ebola outbreak

At least 930 people have died in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The outbreak, one of the worst in the country's history, continues to spread despite vaccination efforts. This highlights persistent challenges in containing the virus in conflict-affected regions.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Health
- [NPR Health](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/20/g-s1-134548/ebola-congo-deaths) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:36:08 -0400
- [NPR Health](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/23/nx-s1-5902980/ebola-congo-outbreak-deaths) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:45:45 -0400

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/20/ebola-death-toll-in-drc-surges-to-at-least-930-as-outbreak-gathers-pace?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:20:42 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/22/nearly-1000-people-have-died-from-ebola-in-dr-congo?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:01:10 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/23/ebola-death-toll-in-dr-congo-surpasses-1000?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:08:05 +0000