# Congo’s Ebola infections surpass 4,000 for the first time in current outbreak

https://mins.news/en/item/15839

- Reuters, 2026-08-07 05:45 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/congos-ebola-infections-rise-above-4000-first-time-outbreak-2026-08-07/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a7570e669018900011c3995

> Confirmed Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo have exceeded 4,000 for the first time during the current outbreak, according to government data. The milestone reflects a continued rise in recorded cases. The figure refers to infections confirmed by the government. It marks a new scale for the ongoing outbreak.

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