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Congo Ebola Surge: 452 Cases, 82 Deaths, Staff Under-Equipped
6/7/2026
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- Health workers in Mongbwalu are treating Ebola patients with scarce protective gear, masks, gloves, and medication.
- Congolese authorities have confirmed 452 Ebola cases and 82 deaths, reporting 71 new cases on Thursday.
- Fewer than 25 % of identified contacts are being monitored, hampering contact-tracing efforts.
- Medical director Dr. Richard Lokudu says he has received little compensation and urges regular salaries for frontline staff.
