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DR Congo says Ebola outbreak has passed its peak

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24
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What happened

More than 3,510 people have died from Ebola in eastern DR Congo since the outbreak was declared four months ago, with Ituri accounting for 78% of confirmed cases.

Key facts

  • More than 3,510 people have died from Ebola in eastern DR Congo since the outbreak was declared four months ago, with Ituri accounting for 78% of confirmed cases.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:36:09 UTC.

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