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Congo Ebola death toll tops 400 as outbreak spreads to major city
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Congo Ebola death toll tops 400 as outbreak spreads to major city

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has worsened, with the death toll exceeding 400 as the virus spreads to new regions, including the major city of Kisangani. Government data reports 1,460 confirmed cases and 447 deaths, with 54 new infections recorded in the eastern provinces of Ituri and North Kivu. The Bundibugyo strain has spread across multiple health zones, with Ituri accounting for over 83% of deaths. The outbreak has now reached Uganda, where 20 cases and two deaths have been confirmed. International donors have pledged $910 million to support response efforts, and Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi announced a $319 million national response plan. Leaders emphasized the need for international cooperation and highlighted ongoing research into a potential vaccine.

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Daily Sabah logoDaily SabahParty-alignedCenter17 hr. ago
Congo Ebola death toll tops 400 as outbreak spreads to major city

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has worsened, with the death toll exceeding 400 as the virus spreads to new regions, including the major city of Kisangani. Government data reports 1,460 confirmed cases and 447 deaths, with 54 new infections recorded in the eastern provinces of Ituri and North Kivu. The Bundibugyo strain has spread across multiple health zones, with Ituri accounting for over 83% of deaths. The outbreak has now reached Uganda, where 20 cases and two deaths have been confirmed. International donors have pledged $910 million to support response efforts, and Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi announced a $319 million national response plan. Leaders emphasized the need for international cooperation and highlighted ongoing research into a potential vaccine.

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