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More pregnant women are dying in Congo as they avoid hospitals over Ebola

Ebola outbreak in Congo is now the second-deadliest in history, with 1,700 dead and pregnant women avoiding hospitals.

By · Published August 6, 2026 at 14:01 UTC · Updated August 6, 2026 at 14:58 UTC

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📍 How it ended

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo continued to surge, becoming the second-deadliest in history. The response efforts faced additional challenges as worker protests over late pay disrupted the containment measures.

Epilogue added 6d ago, after coverage quieted.

What happened

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached 1,700 deaths, making it the second-deadliest in history. The outbreak has surged to become the fastest-growing, with the response effort hindered by worker protests over late pay. The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has escalated rapidly, with the death toll reaching 1,700.

The outbreak is now the second-deadliest in history, according to Reuters and ABC News. The response to the outbreak has been complicated by protests from workers demanding late pay. The Post and Courier detailed the challenges faced by Ebola surveillance teams, who are overstretched and operating in difficult conditions.

The situation is critical, with pregnant women avoiding hospitals due to Ebola fears. The CIDRAP notes that the outbreak is the second-deadliest in history, behind the 2014-2016 West Africa epidemic. The surge in cases and the challenges faced by response teams indicate a worsening situation.

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Questions people are asking

How many people have died from Ebola in the current outbreak in Congo?

1,700 people have died.

Why are pregnant women dying in Congo?

Pregnant women are dying because they are avoiding hospitals due to fear of Ebola.

What is hindering the Ebola response in Congo?

The Ebola response in Congo is being hindered by worker protests over late pay.

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Ebola Democratic Republic of Congo Public Health Maternal Health Healthcare Workers Epidemiology

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