A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded

Part of: WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo a Global Health Emergency

Africa CDC has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded. The outbreak, primarily in the Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones, raises concerns about further spread due to population movement and insecurity. An urgent coordination meeting with health authorities from Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan is scheduled to address response priorities.

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