Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have surpassed 1,000, with health officials warning that the outbreak is spreading rapidly through displacement camps and across borders.
The latest figures reflect 46 new infections and 10 additional deaths reported over the past 24 hours.
Reuters, citing the World Health Organization (WHO), said the number of confirmed infections in the first month is the highest ever recorded for such an outbreak on the continent.
Health officials believe the virus was circulating for months before it was formally declared on 15 May, allowing it to spread undetected.
The outbreak has intensified concerns as cases have emerged in overcrowded displacement camps in eastern Congo, where living conditions make containment particularly difficult.
At least 25 infections have been confirmed in these camps, including 14 deaths, according to figures shared at a WHO briefing.
Aid agencies have warned that the presence of the virus in such settings could accelerate transmission, particularly among vulnerable populations already affected by conflict and displacement.
The spread of Ebola has extended beyond Congo’s borders, with neighbouring Uganda confirming another case, bringing its total to 20.
Authorities there said 14 patients have recovered, while four remain under treatment and two have died. The majority of infections are reported to be imported from Congo, highlighting the risk of cross-border transmission.
Efforts to respond to the outbreak have also sparked tensions beyond the region. In Kenya, plans to build a U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine facility near an air base have been halted following a court ruling.
Kenya’s health minister was found in contempt of court for failing to comply with orders suspending construction, amid protests over the project.
Despite the legal dispute, flights carrying equipment and medical personnel have continued to arrive at the site, according to officials and flight data.
With case numbers continuing to rise and the disease spreading into densely populated and displaced communities, international health authorities say urgent action is needed to contain the outbreak.
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