DR Congo declares new Ebola outbreak as death toll reaches 15
Africa • Sep 4, 2025, 4:34 PM
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DR Congo has declared a new Ebola outbreak in Kasai province, with 15 confirmed deaths since late August. The country's health ministry confirmed 28 suspected cases, including a pregnant woman as the first reported patient. This marks the country’s 16th outbreak, caused by the vaccine-preventable Zaire strain, though logistical challenges complicate response efforts.
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