# Ebola death toll hits 600 as suspected cases spread in Congo

The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached 600, with new suspected cases emerging in other parts of the country. The ongoing outbreak, which began in August 2018, is the second-deadliest in history. The spread of the virus to new areas raises concerns about containment and the potential for a wider public health crisis.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Health
- [NPR Health](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/10/g-s1-132930/ebola-outbreak-congo) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:33:38 -0400
- [NPR Health](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/15/g-s1-133630/ebola-congo-deaths) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:39:55 -0400

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/13/staff-at-congo-ebola-centre-strike-as-virus-continues-spreading?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:33:53 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/15/drc-ebola-cases-surpass-2000-as-more-health-workers-begin-strike?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:07:43 +0000