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Ebola outbreak confirmed in DR Congo: African health agency
Key takeaways
- A new outbreak of the highly contagious Ebola virus has killed dozens of people in a remote part of Congo, according to health authorities.
- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said in a statement on Friday that 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases had been recorded so far in the remote Ituri province.
- The health body said it was convening an urgent meeting with Congo, Uganda, South Sudan and global partners to reinforce cross-border surveillance, preparedness and response efforts.
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A new outbreak of the highly contagious Ebola virus has killed dozens of people in a remote part of Congo, according to health authorities. It comes as the country battles several armed groups.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Dm Yg Ebola is a highly infectious virus thought to have crossed over to humans from bats Image: Kay Nietfeld/dpa/picture alliance Advertisement Africa's top public health agency has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said in a statement on Friday that 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases had been recorded so far in the remote Ituri province.
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