Ebola Outbreak Kills At Least 80 In Congo As Officials Say Strain Has High Death Rate
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- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said in a Friday statement there were around 246 suspected cases—a figure that is likely higher as of Saturday.
- Only eight cases have been confirmed by laboratory testing.
Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Topline Ebola cases and deaths have spiked in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the country confirming an outbreak of the deadly virus on Friday that has infected hundreds of people and killed dozens.
Ambulances are parked outside a hospital in Bunia, Congo, Saturday, May 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Constant Same Bagalwa)Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Key FactsThe outbreak’s death toll is 80 as of Friday, according to the World Health Organization, which said the rise in cases was focused in the Congo’s north-eastern Ituri Province.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said in a Friday statement there were around 246 suspected cases—a figure that is likely higher as of Saturday.