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WHO alerts on Ebola spread in Congo
The World Health Organization has announced an expansion of the Ebola virus outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, now encompassing 63 health zones across 7 provinces. There has been a rise in both cases and deaths, with a total of 7,890 confirmed infections and 3,799 fatalities as of September 23, 2026, nearing a case fatality rate of 48.1%. The recent spread raises concerns about cross-border transmission, especially as new cases continue to be reported daily and the death toll increases due to challenges in early detection and providing medical care. Warnings indicate that delays in healthcare response exacerbate the epidemic and hinder containment efforts, underscoring the need for intensified measures to curb its spread and prevent transmission to neighboring countries.
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