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Ebola Outbreak Kills Over 5,300 in DR Congo

DR Congo · Sahel + Sudan + DRC region

detected 2026-11-03T01:00:50Z updated 2026-11-03T01:00:50Z

An Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has resulted in more than 5,300 deaths. The Bundibugyo strain has spread to Kenya and Uganda. Meanwhile, two individuals in Nigeria tested negative for the virus.

Single-source report, not yet corroborated.

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Original source: RSS · Al Jazeera View original report ↗

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Category
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Severity
Critical
Confidence
Low
Sources
1
Location
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