Congo authorities report more than 6,000 confirmed Ebola cases and nearly 3,000 deaths
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August 31, 2026
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BUNIA, Congo (AP) – Congo's authorities said on Monday that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has topped 6,000 cases with 2,911 deaths.
More than 1,360 people have recovered from the virus, in what authorities said was an "encouraging" development.
The outbreak in eastern Congo is spreading under extremely difficult conditions, fueled by insecurity, displacement, a health workers' strike and intense population movements. The situation is particularly concerning at displacement sites, where residents already live in extremely precarious conditions.
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