The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) officially declared its latest Ebola outbreak over on December 1, following a rapid and successful containment effort. This achievement comes after 43 deaths were confirmed during the most recent flare-up of the deadly hemorrhagic fever. The government and international health agencies celebrated the end of the outbreak, highlighting the effectiveness of localized response strategies. The DRC remains highly vigilant, however, as it has experienced over a dozen Ebola outbreaks since the virus was first identified in the 1970s.
December 1, 2025. apnews.com