# Ebola Epidemic in DRC Kills Over 3,000 Amid Conflict

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 3,000 people, according to Congolese health authorities.

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Congolese health authorities reported on 2026-04-12 that the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has caused more than 3,000 deaths. [^1]

The National Institute of Public Health (INSP) stated that the outbreak has resulted in 3,007 deaths and 6,186 infections with a fatality rate of 48.6% and 1,409 recoveries. [^2]

The National Institute of Public Health in Romania reported 58 cases of West Nile virus infection since the beginning of June. [^3]

Three deaths were recorded among the West Nile virus cases in Romania. [^4]

No approved vaccines or treatments currently exist for the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus. [^5]

The virus is the Bundibugyo strain, which has caused over 15,000 deaths in Africa over the last 50 years. [^6]

Between June 3 and September 2, 47 confirmed and 11 probable cases of West Nile virus were registered in Romania. [^7]

The deceased individuals were elderly people with underlying health conditions. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Congolese health authorities reported on 2026-04-12 that the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has caused more than 3,000 deaths. (EL NACIONAL, News)
2. The National Institute of Public Health (INSP) stated that the outbreak has resulted in 3,007 deaths and 6,186 infections with a fatality rate of 48.6% and 1,409 recoveries. (EL NACIONAL, News)
3. The National Institute of Public Health in Romania reported 58 cases of West Nile virus infection since the beginning of June. (Blic.rs, News)
4. Three deaths were recorded among the West Nile virus cases in Romania. (Blic.rs, News)
5. No approved vaccines or treatments currently exist for the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus. (EL NACIONAL, News)
6. The virus is the Bundibugyo strain, which has caused over 15,000 deaths in Africa over the last 50 years. (EL NACIONAL, News)
7. Between June 3 and September 2, 47 confirmed and 11 probable cases of West Nile virus were registered in Romania. (Blic.rs, News)
8. The deceased individuals were elderly people with underlying health conditions. (Blic.rs, News)

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