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DR Congo says Ebola outbreak has passed its peak

DR Congo says Ebola outbreak has passed its peak
France 24 Thursday 17 September 2026, 13:36 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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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. Congolese authorities say the epidemic has now passed its peak, pointing to signs that the outbreak is beginning to slow. Keywords for this article

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. Congolese authorities say the epidemic has now passed its peak, pointing to signs that the outbreak is beginning to slow. Keywords for this article
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