Ebola in DR Congo: Virus claims 10 student lives in Ituri schools

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: October 16, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Ebola in DR Congo: Virus claims 10 student lives in Ituri schools

At least 10 students have died from Ebola in Ituri province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, authorities said. Education officials in Bunia report 25 confirmed cases among students at several schools, with seven receiving care at specialized treatment centers. Yvon Muke, the provincial education official, urged schools to follow health guidance to reduce transmission. The WHO says the outbreak continues to spread geographically, with cases and deaths increasing.

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