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HealthCongo screens passengers after boat carrying suspected Ebola case intercepted near Kinshasa

Congolese health authorities are screening more than 300 people who travelled on a river boat intercepted near Kinshasa. The vessel was stopped on Thursday after a passenger died and was suspected of having Ebola. Officials said the death raised concerns that the virus could have spread among people aboard the boat. Health workers are carrying out checks as authorities assess the possible exposure.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-08-06 18:10Original

Congo screens passengers after boat carrying suspected Ebola case intercepted near Kinshasa
Congo screens passengers after boat carrying suspected Ebola case intercepted near KinshasaHealth