Over 1,500 people have recovered from Ebola in DRC

Kinshasa, September 8^th, 2026 (CPA). – More than 1,500 people have been recovered from Ebola virus disease in the provinces of Nord-Kivu, Sud-Kivu, Haut-Uele, Tshopo, Ituri and Bas-Uele in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to a report on the Ebola situation, consulted on Tuesday by CPA. “Key epidemiological indicators show that 6,686 cases of Ebola have been confirmed, including 3,226 deaths; 1,563 people have recovered; 819 people are in isolation; the overall case fatality rate is 48.3%; and the contact tracing rate stands at 85.3%, which is high,” it is read. According to the source, 61 health zones have been affected by the disease across these six provinces. To combat the disease, the country has recently received medical kits containing personal protective equipment for healthcare workers, donated by Tanzania’s Deputy Minister in charge of Health. This contribution, she has said, is a symbol of the friendship and brotherhood between Tanzania and DRC.