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Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts - KSL News

Published by KSL.com By Chinedu Asadu and Constant Same Bagalwa, Associated Press · 19 August 2026 at 18:09
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Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts - KSL News
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The Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached 5,000 cases, government data showed Wednesday, as responders warn it is spreading at a speed outpacing efforts to slow it.

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