Ebola Outbreak Confirmed in DR Congo with Cross-Border Concerns

The Africa CDC confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's remote Ituri province with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded. Health authorities convened urgent cross-border meetings due to regional spread risks. The outbreak emerges amid ongoing armed conflict in the region, complicating containment efforts.

Sources

• Africa confirms fatal Ebola outbreak in Congo, urgent cross-border meeting called South China Morning Post · China
• New Ebola outbreak confirmed in remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded CBC News · Canada
• Ebola outbreak confirmed in DR Congo: African health agency Deutsche Welle · Germany

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