DR Congo: Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province, 2,128 deaths reported

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reportedly spread to a sixth province, with government figures indicating 2,128 deaths among approximately 4,566 recorded cases.

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Published Thursday 13 August 2026 at 5:30 pm AEST 2 min read

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