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IOM Intercepts 105 Bodies, Ebola Cases Jump 70%

7/17/2026

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  • International Organization for Migration (IOM) intercepted 105 bodies moving between districts, warning they could spread Ebola to new areas.
  • IOM linked a body transfer to new infections in Tshopo province, noting a 70% outbreak rise over two weeks with over 40 daily cases.
  • World Health Organization (WHO) said 80% of Ebola contacts are monitored while 20% remain untraced amid insecurity, as total cases exceed 2,000 with 700 deaths by July 14.