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Ebola Outbreak in Congo Declared Over After 45 Days

12/2/2025

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The Ebola outbreak in southern Kasai province is over, with 43 deaths, 53 confirmed cases, and no new cases in 45 days, per Health Minister Roger Kamba.
The outbreak began in September in Bulape and led to vaccination of over 27,000 people, including 4,000 frontline workers.
This was the 16th Ebola outbreak in Congo since 1976.
Congo also faces M23 rebels, active in the eastern region since January.

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The Ebola outbreak in southern Kasai province is over, with 43 deaths, 53 confirmed cases, and no new cases in 45 days, per Health Minister Roger Kamba.
The outbreak began in September in Bulape and led to vaccination of over 27,000 people, including 4,000 frontline workers.
This was the 16th Ebola outbreak in Congo since 1976.
Congo also faces M23 rebels, active in the eastern region since January.