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Intensified Testing Cuts DRC Ebola Suspects; 321 Cases, 48 Deaths

6/3/2026

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Intensified testing in the Democratic Republic of Congo cut reported Ebola suspected cases by several hundred within days.
The World Health Organization said the DRC outbreak now has 321 confirmed cases and 48 deaths.
WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier explained many removed suspected cases were later identified as other illnesses or simple fevers.
Africa CDC director-general Jean Kaseya said more than 1,100 suspected cases remain under investigation.

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Intensified testing in the Democratic Republic of Congo cut reported Ebola suspected cases by several hundred within days.
The World Health Organization said the DRC outbreak now has 321 confirmed cases and 48 deaths.
WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier explained many removed suspected cases were later identified as other illnesses or simple fevers.
Africa CDC director-general Jean Kaseya said more than 1,100 suspected cases remain under investigation.