No New Ebola Cases Recorded in Mongwalu, Ituri, for Eight Days

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: October 28, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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No New Ebola Cases Recorded in Mongwalu, Ituri, for Eight Days

No new positive Ebola cases have been recorded since October 18 at the treatment center in Mongwalu, Ituri, according to medical sources. Eight suspected cases are still being examined. Health teams are urging the public to remain vigilant to prevent a possible resurgence of transmission.

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