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Armed Groups Block Ebola Aid; 550 Cases, 101 Deaths.

6/9/2026

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Armed groups continue to block Ebola response in Ituri, limiting humanitarian access.
The Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 550 confirmed Ebola cases and 101 deaths as of June 8.
Health officials reported 35 new cases and 10 additional deaths in the past 24 hours.
A Sunday attack on burial teams in Bunia injured two people and damaged two vehicles.

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Armed groups continue to block Ebola response in Ituri, limiting humanitarian access.
The Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 550 confirmed Ebola cases and 101 deaths as of June 8.
Health officials reported 35 new cases and 10 additional deaths in the past 24 hours.
A Sunday attack on burial teams in Bunia injured two people and damaged two vehicles.