Congo's Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Exceeds 930, WHO Expresses Concern

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Published: 2026-07-20
Category: health
Source: Wyoming Public Media
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Congo's Ministry of Health has reported that the ongoing Ebola outbreak has now resulted in over 930 deaths, with 37 new fatalities recorded in a single 24-hour period. The World Health Organization is concerned that 80% of new cases are from untraceable transmission chains, indicating the disease is spreading faster than containment efforts. This suggests a significant challenge in controlling the epidemic.

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