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DRC Ebola spreads to Bulu and Dungu, zones hit 63

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC · How we work

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DRC Confirms Ebola Spread

DRC health authorities confirm Ebola spread to Bulu and Dungu, raising zones to 63.
By September 26 the ministry recorded 8,067 cases and 3,901 deaths in 63 zones.
The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain, which lacks a vaccine or treatment.
Africa CDC’s Dr. Jean Kaseya said only 30,000 contacts are listed versus 420,000.
Africa CDC reports 50 health workers have died and have struck over unpaid wages.

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DRC Confirms Ebola Spread

DRC health authorities confirm Ebola spread to Bulu and Dungu, raising zones to 63.
By September 26 the ministry recorded 8,067 cases and 3,901 deaths in 63 zones.
The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain, which lacks a vaccine or treatment.
Africa CDC’s Dr. Jean Kaseya said only 30,000 contacts are listed versus 420,000.
Africa CDC reports 50 health workers have died and have struck over unpaid wages.

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