Congo's Confirmed Ebola Cases Pass 10,000 as Nigeria's Only Patient Is Flown to Switzerland
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · 6 min
Congo's health ministry data now show 10,060 confirmed Bundibugyo Ebola cases, as WHO condemns a deadly attack on health workers in Tshopo. Nigeria's index patient was evacuated to Switzerland on Monday, and Kenya released its first 20 contacts from quarantine.
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Congo's health ministry data now show 10,060 confirmed Bundibugyo Ebola cases, as WHO condemns a deadly attack on health workers in Tshopo. Nigeria's index patient was evacuated to Switzerland on Monday, and Kenya released its first 20 contacts from quarantine.
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- Congo’s Ebola outbreak tops 10,000 cases as authorities race to slow the spread in African countries — Apnews
“It is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history and nearly half of the 10,060 confirmed to have the virus have died, according to data from Congo’s Ministry of Health.”
- Nigeria not yet free despite index patient's evacuation, ... — Tribune Online
““The source case leaving the country does not reduce the risk among the 53 contacts, who include health workers and domestic staff,” the statement read. “Each person must complete 21 days of follow-up, and WHO requires 42 days without a new case before an outbreak can be…”