The topic is Ebola.

It is Friday, July 10, 2026, at 5:11 am.

Medics say Ebola cases are doubling every 28 days.

In short:

The latest Ebola outbreak is the fastest-growing one, says the Africa CDC.

There are 1,759 confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The virus is still ahead of the emergency response, with cases doubling every 28 days.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the fastest-growing ever.

There have been 1,759 confirmed cases and 600 confirmed deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

This is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak, says Wessam Mankoula from the Africa CDC.

The deadliest Ebola outbreak had 994 cases in six weeks, but the current outbreak had 1,596 cases.

The number of cases is estimated to double every 28 days, and $1.4 billion is needed for the response.

We need to increase our response with financial and human resources, says Mr. Mankoula.

A trial for an experimental Ebola treatment has started in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

We are asking all partners to provide resources quickly.

Ebola spreads through close contact and infected bodily fluids, and the current outbreak is caused by a rare species.

The outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has a case fatality rate of 34 percent.

A total of 285 patients have recovered, and 304 suspected cases are under investigation.

The outbreak has hit four provinces in the Democratic Republic of Congo, mainly in Ituri province.

A trial of two potential treatments for the Bundibugyo species has started in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The situation is fragile.

The 17th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo was declared on May 15.

Population movements and insecurity are complicating efforts to control the outbreak, says Anne Ancia.

There are about 700 beds in 22 treatment centers, and 300 more beds are coming.

More than 10,000 contacts of infected people are being monitored, but the follow-up rate needs to be higher.

Laboratory capacity has increased, with more than 2,000 tests per day in decentralized labs.

One of the affected provinces is South Kivu, where there are clashes between armed groups.

The UN rights chief has called for an end to the fighting, which is affecting civilians.

AFP

Friday, July 10, 2026, at 5:11 am.

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