HealthDR Congo’s worst Ebola epidemic ever passes 7,000 cases

Congolese authorities say the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s worst Ebola outbreak has reached 7,022 cases, with 3,398 deaths and 837 people in isolation or treatment. The rare Bundibugyo virus began spreading in northeastern Ituri province and has reached conflict-affected regions and a seventh province, South-Ubangi. No approved vaccine or treatment is currently available.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-12 15:58Original