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DR Congo reports 3,510 Ebola deaths as outbreak slows

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC · How we work

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Congo Reports Ebola Slowdown

Democratic Republic of the Congo reports over 3,510 Ebola deaths in eastern region since outbreak declared four months ago.
Ituri province accounts for 78% of confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak.
Congolese authorities say the Ebola epidemic has passed its peak.
Health officials note signs that the outbreak is beginning to slow.

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UN warns Ebola

Funding shortages from international aid cuts have hampered Ebola response efforts in the DRC.
Over 3,000 frontline workers have received Merck's Ervebo vaccine, but efficacy against the Bundibugyo strain is unknown.
An observational study on Ervebo’s effectiveness among vaccinated workers will begin shortly, per WHO.
UN special Ebola coordinator Julien Harneis warned the epidemic remains “deadly and massive” despite slowing trends.

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Congo Reports Ebola Slowdown

Democratic Republic of the Congo reports over 3,510 Ebola deaths in eastern region since outbreak declared four months ago.
Ituri province accounts for 78% of confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak.
Congolese authorities say the Ebola epidemic has passed its peak.
Health officials note signs that the outbreak is beginning to slow.

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