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Ebola Crisis Escalates: DR Congo’s health minister says the new Ebola outbreak in Ituri has reached 80 deaths, with 246 suspected cases and lab-confirmed Bundibugyo strain—a type with no vaccine or specific treatment. Cross-Border Alarm: Uganda confirmed one imported fatal case in Kampala, raising fears as people move across the DRC-Uganda border. Africa CDC Mobilizes: Africa CDC has activated immediate response measures, including an incident management team and a short action plan, and is pushing urgent coordination with DRC, Uganda and South Sudan to slow spread. Local Fear on the Ground: Residents in Rwampara describe rushed burials and growing panic as health teams scale up surveillance and rapid response. Other News: Russia says it has opened a new direct container corridor to Tanzania, while Sierra Leone keeps Ebola preparedness on heightened alert.

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WHO declares global public health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda

WHO declares global public health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda

A new Ebola outbreak has already killed 87 people in Democratic Republic of Congo

A new Ebola outbreak has already killed 87 people in Democratic Republic of Congo

DRC health minister warns ‘very high’ Ebola lethality rate as toll hits 80

DRC health minister warns ‘very high’ Ebola lethality rate as toll hits 80


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