# DR Congo says Ebola outbreak has passed its peak

https://mins.news/en/item/62724

- France 24, 2026-09-17 13:36 UTC
- Health
- Original: http://www.france24.com/en/dr-congo-says-ebola-outbreak-has-passed-its-peak

> More than 3,510 people have died in eastern DR Congo since the Ebola outbreak was declared four months ago, with Ituri accounting for 78% of confirmed cases. Authorities say the epidemic has passed its peak and is showing signs of slowing.

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