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Ebola Outbreak in DRC: 28 Suspected Cases, 15 Deaths

9/4/2025

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A new Ebola outbreak has been declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths.
The outbreak started in late August after a pregnant woman was hospitalized in Kasai province.
WHO experts are aiding in disease surveillance and treatment, providing supplies like PPE and mobile labs.
The DRC has 2,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine available for health workers and contacts.

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Story summary

A new Ebola outbreak has been declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths.
The outbreak started in late August after a pregnant woman was hospitalized in Kasai province.
WHO experts are aiding in disease surveillance and treatment, providing supplies like PPE and mobile labs.
The DRC has 2,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine available for health workers and contacts.