Ebola outbreak feared as deaths surge in Congo displacement camp
At least 30 people have died in Kigonze camp, northeastern Congo, since early May, indicating a potential Ebola outbreak. Camp officials noted a drastic rise in deaths, from a typical one to three per month to ten this week. The lack of testing and insufficient sanitation measures have raised concerns among health authorities about undetected transmission among displaced populations.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 06:21 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 06:30 UTC
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