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Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak spreads to eighth province

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Congo’s ongoing Ebola outbreak has reached an eighth province, Nord-Ubangi, located in the north of the country near the Central African Republic border. Health officials reported two confirmed cases there, including one death, both involving young men from the Wapinda health zone who had contact with Bas-Uele province where earlier cases were recorded.

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The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to a new province, North Ubangi, bordering the Central African Republic, posing significant challenges for containment efforts. This makes it the eighth province affected by the outbreak since its declaration in mid-May. As of now, more than 9,000 cases and over 4,000 deaths have been confirmed, making this the second-largest Ebola outbreak on record globally. The Health Ministry has recorded two cases in North Ubangi, one of which resulted in a death; both patients were young men in their 20s residing in the Wapinda health zone, close to Bas-Uele province, where previous cases have been reported. This spread highlights the urgent need for increased surveillance and intervention measures along provincial borders.

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The Ebola outbreak in Congo has spread to an eighth province in the country’s north, authorities said on Sunday. asserted

authorities → spread → Sunday

The Health Ministry has recorded two cases, including one death, in Nord-Ubangi province, bordering the Central African Republic. asserted

Ministry → record → Republic

The ministry said both patients were men in their 20s living in the Wapinda health zone, which borders Bas-Uele province, where Ebola cases have been reported previously. asserted

cases → say → province

Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak spreads to eighth province

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