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Ebola deaths surpass 2,000 in Democratic Republic of Congo

Washington Post World Tuesday 11 August 2026, 13:25 UTC By Rael Ombuor 1 min read
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NAIROBI — More than 2,000 people have died of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, in a fast-moving outbreak health authorities believe began months earlier than officially declared. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEEbola deaths surpass 2,000 in Democratic Republic of Congo Health experts are racing to stem the outbreak which WHO officials believe started months earlier than officially declared.

NAIROBI — More than 2,000 people have died of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, in a fast-moving outbreak health authorities believe began months earlier than officially declared. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEEbola deaths surpass 2,000 in Democratic Republic of Congo Health experts are racing to stem the outbreak which WHO officials believe started months earlier than officially declared.
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