Health authorities in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo report at least 131 deaths linked to an Ebola outbreak and 513 suspected cases, according to the country’s health ministry. The figures are described as the latest update for the outbreak affecting the region. Multiple outlets cite the same reported totals, indicating more than 500 suspected infections alongside the death toll.
In addition to the ministry update, one report states that the World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. This designation signals an international alert under WHO’s emergency framework.
Across the sources, the core information focuses on the reported scale of the outbreak—131 deaths and 513 suspected cases in eastern DRC—while the WHO action provides further context on the international response. The reports do not add details on specific localities, the outbreak’s timeline, or confirmed case counts beyond the “suspected” figures.
