Health · 15 May 2026

Ebola outbreak kills 65 in DR Congo province

A new Ebola outbreak has caused 65 deaths in eastern DR Congo, raising concerns about further spread in mining towns. Africa's top health agency confirmed 246 suspected cases in Ituri province on Friday. This is the 17th outbreak in the country, with preliminary tests detecting the virus in 13 of 20 samples.

By BriefTea Editorial · 15 May 2026 at 14:44

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