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Ebola Outbreak Nears End as Last Patient Discharged

10/20/2025

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The World Health Organization announced the last Ebola patient in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was discharged.
This discharge starts a 42-day countdown to declare the outbreak over.
Mohamed Janabi, WHO Regional Director for Africa, praised the rapid recovery after the outbreak reached 64 cases and 43 deaths.
Nineteen patients have recovered.
Over 35,000 people have been vaccinated in the affected areas, primarily Bulape and Dikolo in Kasai Province.

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The World Health Organization announced the last Ebola patient in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was discharged.
This discharge starts a 42-day countdown to declare the outbreak over.
Mohamed Janabi, WHO Regional Director for Africa, praised the rapid recovery after the outbreak reached 64 cases and 43 deaths.
Nineteen patients have recovered.
Over 35,000 people have been vaccinated in the affected areas, primarily Bulape and Dikolo in Kasai Province.