Ebola outbreak kills 65 in eastern DR Congo's Ituri province

Author: bbc.comPublished on: May 15, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of Congo

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Ebola outbreak kills 65 in eastern DR Congo's Ituri province

An Ebola outbreak has been declared in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, with around 246 cases and 65 deaths reported, mainly in the areas of Mongwalu and Rwampara. Four of the deaths were among lab-confirmed cases. Africa CDC announced it is convening a meeting with DR Congo, Uganda, South Sudan, and other international partners to discuss response efforts and cross-border surveillance.

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