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Ebola Deaths in Congo Surpass 4,000
The number of Ebola deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has exceeded 4,000, out of approximately 8,300 confirmed cases. This outbreak is the fastest-growing among previous Ebola waves. The outbreak began on May 15, 2026, and is linked to the Bundibugyo strain. It has spread to new areas, including Ituri Province, which is considered a major hotspot. Efforts to control the outbreak face challenges due to conflicts, population displacement, low community trust, as well as healthcare worker strikes, all of which hinder disease monitoring and containment efforts.
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