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80% of New Ebola Cases Unlinked, Community Spread Accelerates

7/11/2026

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Four out of five new Ebola cases in Bunia have no known contacts, indicating hidden community spread.
WHO Emergencies Director Chikwe Ihekweazu said 80% of new patients lack a link to existing cases.
The Bundibugyo outbreak has infected 1,792 people and killed 625 as of July 9.
Authorities are training 21,000 community health workers for house-to-house visits to find suspected cases.

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Four out of five new Ebola cases in Bunia have no known contacts, indicating hidden community spread.
WHO Emergencies Director Chikwe Ihekweazu said 80% of new patients lack a link to existing cases.
The Bundibugyo outbreak has infected 1,792 people and killed 625 as of July 9.
Authorities are training 21,000 community health workers for house-to-house visits to find suspected cases.