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Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts

Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts
NPR News Wednesday 19 August 2026, 09:29 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read
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Government data showed the outbreak had so far recorded 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths. The outbreak has infected and killed more people at a greater speed than any other outbreak in history.(Image credit: Dieudonne Dirole)

Government data showed the outbreak had so far recorded 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths. The outbreak has infected and killed more people at a greater speed than any other outbreak in history.

(Image credit: Dieudonne Dirole)

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