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DRC Ebola surpasses 9,200 cases amid 4,400 deaths

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 11:57 AM UTC · How we work

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DRC Health Officials Report

DRC health officials reported over 9,200 Ebola cases and more than 4,400 deaths as of Oct. 13.
Ebola reached an eighth province, North Ubangi, with two confirmed cases reported on Oct. 15.
Children under five represent almost a quarter of North Kivu cases, and 54% of those are infants.
UNICEF runs 12 child-care centres near treatment sites, supporting at least 1,900 separated children.

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Kenya Ministry Quarantines

Kenya's health ministry confirmed the third Ebola case and traced 130 contacts.
The ministry placed 127 of the traced contacts in quarantine.
Former Chief Justice David Maraga questioned how an Ebola patient passed airport screening, sparking criticism.
Rural health facilities lack protective gear and face staff shortages because of a public-service hiring freeze.
The Africa CDC said over $700 million of donor Ebola response funds remain unaccounted for.

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DRC Health Officials Report

DRC health officials reported over 9,200 Ebola cases and more than 4,400 deaths as of Oct. 13.
Ebola reached an eighth province, North Ubangi, with two confirmed cases reported on Oct. 15.
Children under five represent almost a quarter of North Kivu cases, and 54% of those are infants.
UNICEF runs 12 child-care centres near treatment sites, supporting at least 1,900 separated children.

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