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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Becomes Deadliest in Country's History

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest in the country's history, surpassing previous outbreaks in terms of fatalities. The epidemic continues to claim lives and challenge public health efforts.

16 Aug, 22:55 — 17 Aug, 10:31
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BBCHigh7h ago

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history

The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.

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DWHigh1h ago

DRC Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in country's history

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now killed 2,325 people, according to government figures. The UN says one person in the country is dying every 30 minutes of the disease.

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France 24High3h ago

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo now deadliest ever

The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is now the deadliest in the country's history, according to the latest government data, with 2,235 reported killed from the virus. Confirmed cases have risen to 4,945, including 101 new cases detected in the last 24 hours, Congo's public health institute said.

By FRANCE 24

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The IndependentMostly Factual5h ago

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in its history

The latest government data shows that the total number of deaths has reached 2,325

By Akanksha Khushi ,Ayen Deng Bior and Clement Bonnerot

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irish-independent1h ago

Ebola outbreak becomes Congo’s deadliest

United Nations health experts warn that that the virus is ‘winning’

By Bloomberg

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual6h ago

Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in country's history as death toll reaches new peak

Congo's public health institute said in its latest report that confirmed cases had risen to 4,945, including 101 new cases detected in the previous 24 hours.

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual7h ago

Congo Ebola outbreak deadliest in country's history

The Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed 2,325 people, government data showed on Sunday, surpassing the toll from the 2018-2020 outbreak to become the deadliest in the country's ‌history. Congo's public health institute said in its latest report that confirmed cases had risen to 4,945, including 101 new cases detected in the previous 24 hours. The outbreak, Congo's 17th, was already the biggest in the country's ‌history in terms of number of cases -- a milestone reached in late July. The latest go

By The Korea Herald

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Daily MaverickMostly Factual9h ago

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history - Daily Maverick

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history  Daily Maverick

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express-tribuneMostly Factual9h ago

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country's history

Case fatality ratio climbs to 46% as nearly one in two confirmed cases prove fatal, government data says

By Reuters

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star-malaysiaMixed13h ago

Urgent: Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills 2,325, becoming deadliest in country's history - The Star

Urgent: Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills 2,325, becoming deadliest in country's history  The Star

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punch-ngMostly Factual5h ago

DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest with over 2,300 deaths

The DR Congo Ebola outbreak has become the deadliest in the country’s history, with over 2,300 deaths. Learn about the fast-moving Bundibugyo strain and co Read More: https://punchng.com/dr-congo-ebola-outbreak-becomes-deadliest-with-over-2300-deaths/

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helsinki-timesMostly Factual4h ago

Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in country’s history

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest recorded in the country, with 2,325 people killed since authorities declared the epidemic in May. Government figures released on Sunday put the number of confirmed infections at 4,945. Health authorities recorded 101 new cases during the previous 24 hours.

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star-malaysia16 Aug, 22:55First to report

Urgent: Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills 2,325, becoming deadliest in country's history - The Star

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express-tribune17 Aug, 02:12

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country's history

Daily Maverick17 Aug, 02:53

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history - Daily Maverick

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der-standard17 Aug, 03:55

Bisher 2325 Tote: Tödlichster Ebola-Ausbruch in der Geschichte des Kongos

Korea Herald17 Aug, 04:06

Congo Ebola outbreak deadliest in country's history

index-hr17 Aug, 04:13

Epidemija ebole u Kongu postala najsmrtonosnija u povijesti zemlje

politiken17 Aug, 04:20

Ebolaudbrud uden mulighed for behandling sætter tragisk rekord

BBC17 Aug, 04:41

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history

jutarnji-list17 Aug, 05:13

Epidemija ebole u DR Kongo najsmrtonosnija u povijesti zemlje

aktualne-cz17 Aug, 05:23

Epidemie eboly v Kongu je nejhorší v dějinách země, vyžádala si nejvíce obětí

jerusalem-post17 Aug, 05:32

Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in country's history as death toll reaches new peak

telex17 Aug, 05:34

Az ország történetének legsúlyosabb ebolajárványa pusztít a Kongói Demokratikus Köztársaságban

la-vanguardia17 Aug, 05:40

El brote de ébola en la República Democrática del Congo ya es el más mortal de la historia del país

die-presse17 Aug, 06:02

Tödlichster Ebola-Ausbruch in der Geschichte des Kongo

vijesti-me17 Aug, 06:16

Ova epidemija ebole postala je najsmrtonosnija u istoriji DR...

irozhlas17 Aug, 06:32

Nejhorší v dějinách země. Současná epidemie eboly v Kongu si vyžádala už přes 2300 obětí

punch-ng17 Aug, 06:32

DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest with over 2,300 deaths

The Independent17 Aug, 06:45

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in its history

helsinki-times17 Aug, 07:21

Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in country’s history

balkan-web17 Aug, 07:57

Ebola në RD e Kongos shënon shpërthimin më vdekjeprurës në historinë e vendit me 2325 viktima. 101 raste të reja infektimesh në 24 orë

France 2417 Aug, 08:38

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo now deadliest ever

observador17 Aug, 09:07

Surto de ébola é o segundo mais letal de sempre

avgi17 Aug, 09:22

Η επιδημία Έμπολα έγινε η πιο φονική στην ιστορία της χώρας    

yle-uutiset17 Aug, 09:28

Kongon demokraattisen tasavallan ebolaepidemia maan historian tappavin

newsbeast17 Aug, 10:12

Η επιδημία Έμπολα έγινε η πιο φονική στην ιστορία του Κονγκό – Πάνω από 2.300 καταγεγραμμένοι θάνατοι

irish-independent17 Aug, 10:15

Ebola outbreak becomes Congo’s deadliest

DW17 Aug, 10:31

DRC Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in country's history

publico17 Aug, 10:36

Ébola: actual surto na RD Congo já é o segundo mais letal da história

CNN17 Aug, 10:56

Deadliest Ebola outbreak in D.R. Congo history - CNN

24ur17 Aug, 11:10Latest update

Izbruh ebole v DR Kongo najbolj smrtonosen v zgodovini države