DRC Ebola outbreak claims over 5,000 lives by end of 2026

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DRC, exacerbated by reduced surveillance and response programs due to USAID funding cuts, will result in over 5,000 confirmed deaths by December 31, 2026. WHO and global health data trends support this trajectory.

health · Prediction Market

Implied probability (Yes)

75%

Closes

2026-12-31

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