The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Wednesday that the Ebola outbreak, initially declared in mid-May, has now resulted in over 1,000 deaths across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. A comprehensive overview released by the global health body indicates nearly 2,500 confirmed cases of the deadly virus. This total includes 999 verified fatalities within the DRC and two in Uganda, based on official data provided by both affected countries.