# Congo says Ebola outbreak has killed 2,000, fastest-growing on record

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- The Associated Press, 2026-08-11 07:30 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://bit.ly/4xsTHbm

> Congo says at least 2,000 people have died among confirmed cases in its Ebola outbreak. The country describes it as the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever recorded. The reported toll covers deaths among confirmed cases, underscoring the scale and rapid expansion of the health crisis. No other details about the outbreak are given.

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