New Ebola outbreak hits eastern Congo's Ituri region, 65 deaths reported
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Africa CDC has confirmed a fresh Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with about 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths so far. Uganda reports one imported death linked to the outbreak. Preliminary lab tests suggest a non‑Zaire strain. The WHO is deploying teams and funding as cross‑border transmission risks rise near Uganda and South Sudan, amid ongoing access and security challenges. Congo has vaccine stockpiles and prior outbreak experience, but rapid containment remains a priority.
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