Confirmed Ebola deaths in DR Congo hit 600

Author: Abby RogersPublished on: July 9, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Confirmed Ebola deaths in DR Congo hit 600

At least 600 people have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with confirmed cases rising to 1,759. 51 new cases and 20 deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours. Healthcare workers in Ituri province are threatening to strike over delayed payments.

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