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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes largest in country’s history – WHO

Premium Times7 November 2026, 17:41 UTCDemocratic Republic of the Congo

Since the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, was declared on 15 May 2026, five countries have reported cases: DRC, France, Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda. The post Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes largest in country’s history – WHO appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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