Ebola outbreak in DRC intensifies with 1,759 cases and 600 deaths
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has intensified since its confirmation two months ago, with 1,759 cases and 600 deaths reported. Wessam Mankoula from the Africa Centres for Disease Control warned it is the fastest-growing outbreak in history, exacerbated by conflict, aid cuts, and violence against health workers, potentially making it the deadliest on record.
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Published 10 Jul 2026, 06:00 UTC · Updated 10 Jul 2026, 06:30 UTC
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