Tanzania, June 23 -- The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has confirmed that Ebola cases in the country have risen to 1,048, with 267 deaths reported, as the outbreak continues to spread across affected regions, according to health authorities and international news agencies.

Officials said the outbreak crossed a major threshold on Sunday when confirmed cases surpassed 1,000 for the first time since the current Ebola outbreak began in May 2026. The rapid increase highlights the ongoing severity of the outbreak, which has strained response efforts in eastern provinces.

By late Monday, updated figures showed that infections had climbed further to 1,048 confirmed cases, alongside 267 deaths, reflecting continued transmission despite ...