### [2026-06-10](/feed/2026/06/10/index.md)

##### 2026 Ebola epidemic
# The Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads to the Tchomia health zone in Ituri Province, with the health ministry reporting 37 new confirmed cases and 12 deaths. The outbreak has recorded 635 confirmed cases and 127 deaths across three provinces. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/congo-says-number-confirmed-ebola-cases-rises-635-2026-06-10/)

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