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DRC Ebola Outbreak 'is Now Deadliest' in Country’s History: Africa CDC Official

DRC Ebola Outbreak 'is Now Deadliest' in Country’s History: Africa CDC Official

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DRC Ebola Outbreak 'is Now Deadliest' in Country’s History: Africa CDC Official Democratic Republic of Congo is in need of "urgency and focus" with "case... 17.08.2026, Sputnik Africa

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DRC Ebola Outbreak 'is Now Deadliest' in Country’s History: Africa CDC Official Democratic Republic of Congo is in need of "urgency and focus" with "case fatality rate nearing 50%," Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Director-General Jean Kaseya said."Every delay costs lives. The moment demands decisive, unified action," he added.More than 5,000 cases and 2,320 deaths have been reported across six provinces, Kaseya noted.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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