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Congo says 2,000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, the fastest growing on record - AP News

Published by Associated Press By Chinedu Asadu, Constant Same Bagalwa · 11 August 2026 at 10:21
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Congo says 2,000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, the fastest growing on record - AP News
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Congo's Ebola outbreak has claimed at least 2,000 lives, making it the fastest-growing on record. Government data shows 4,381 confirmed cases, with 2,011 deaths. Health authorities struggle to reach remote areas due to rebel conflict, bad roads, and work stop…

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