East of the DRC: an Ebola virus disease outbreak confirmed in Ituri province (Africa CDC)

Author: actualite.cdPublished on: May 15, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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East of the DRC: an Ebola virus disease outbreak confirmed in Ituri province (Africa CDC)

An Ebola virus disease outbreak has been confirmed in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. According to Africa CDC Director General Jean Kaseya, the situation is concerning due to the high risk of regional spread. The outbreak reportedly went undetected for six weeks, raising concerns about the health response in the region.

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