Ebola outbreak in DR Congo now deadliest ever
Africa • Aug 17, 2026, 8:38 AM
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The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is now the deadliest in the country's history, according to the latest government data, with 2,235 reported killed from the virus. Confirmed cases have risen to 4,945, including 101 new cases detected in the last 24 hours, Congo's public health institute said.
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