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Last Ebola Patient Discharged, 42-Day Countdown Begins

10/22/2025

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The last Ebola patient in Congo's outbreak has been discharged, starting a 42-day countdown to declare the outbreak over.
The outbreak was declared on September 4 in Bulape health district, Kasai province—the first Kasai outbreak in 18 years—with 64 cases (53 confirmed, 11 probable) and 43 deaths.
Dr. Mohamed Janabi, World Health Organization's regional director for Africa, praised the coordinated response and said authorities will continue monitoring for new cases.

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The last Ebola patient in Congo's outbreak has been discharged, starting a 42-day countdown to declare the outbreak over.
The outbreak was declared on September 4 in Bulape health district, Kasai province—the first Kasai outbreak in 18 years—with 64 cases (53 confirmed, 11 probable) and 43 deaths.
Dr. Mohamed Janabi, World Health Organization's regional director for Africa, praised the coordinated response and said authorities will continue monitoring for new cases.