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DR Congo Confirms New Ebola Outbreak, 65 Deaths Reported

A new Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, primarily in the eastern region, leading to at least 65 deaths and hundreds of reported infections. The situation has raised fears of regional spread amidst ongoing conflict.

15 May, 07:34 — 15 May, 15:31
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APVery High5h ago

What to know about new Ebola outbreak that has killed 65 people in Congo - AP News

What to know about new Ebola outbreak that has killed 65 people in Congo  AP News

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BBCHigh8h ago

New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo

Africa's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.

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NYTMostly Factual1h ago

Large Ebola Outbreak Is Declared in Congo

Dozens of deaths and hundreds of infections are suspected, an African agency said. Health experts were alarmed that the outbreak hadn’t been announced sooner.

By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Apoorva Mandavilli

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The GuardianMostly Factual5h ago

Ebola outbreak kills 65 people in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

Concerns raised that cases were caused by a new strain of the virus as African health officials race to coordinate and contain the infection An outbreak of Ebola has killed 65 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to African health officials. There have been 246 suspected cases of the deadly haemorrhagic fever reported so far in Ituri province, which shares borders with Uganda and South Sudan. Continue reading...

By Kat Lay Global health correspondent

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual4h ago

Health officials raise alarm over new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

Concern is high regarding the potential spread of the virus amid a precarious security situation in the affected area.

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cbcHigh5h ago

New Ebola outbreak confirmed in remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded

Africa CDC, the continent's top public health body, on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.

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SCMPMostly Factual5h ago

Africa confirms fatal Ebola outbreak in Congo, urgent cross-border meeting called

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the continent’s top public health body, on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far. The deaths and suspected cases have been recorded mainly in the Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones, the organisation said in a statement. The Ebola virus is highly contagious and can be contracted through bodily fluids such as vomit, blood, or semen. The disease it...

By Associated Press

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DWHigh8h ago

Ebola outbreak confirmed in DR Congo: African health agency

A new outbreak of the highly contagious Ebola virus has killed dozens of people in a remote part of Congo, according to health authorities. It comes as the country battles several armed groups.

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France 24High7h ago

Rights group says M23, Rwandan army commit atrocities in DRC’s Uvira

M23 rebels and ⁠the Rwandan ​army carried out killings, rapes and abductions during a ​month-long occupation of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in late 2025 and early 2026, Human Rights Watch said ​in ‌a report on Thursday. For more, FRANCE 24’s Georja Calvin Smith is joined by Clémentine de Montjoye, senior Great Lakes researcher at Human Rights Watch.

By FRANCE24

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The IndependentMostly Factual6h ago

New Ebola outbreak confirmed in the Congo with 65 deaths and hundreds of infections

The virus is highly contagious and often fatal

By Ap Correspondent

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rfi-englishMostly Factual6h ago

Ebola outbreak declared in eastern DR Congo as regional alert raised

Africa’s top public health body has declared a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern Ituri province, raising concerns over cross-border spread in a region already affected by conflict and frequent population movements.

By RFI

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Daily SabahMixed8h ago

Africa CDC confirms Ebola resurgence in DRC, death toll hits 65

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, reporting 246 suspected cases...

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punch-ngMostly Factual7h ago

Ebola outbreak kills 65 in DR Congo

A deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo’s Ituri Province has resulted in 65 deaths among 246 suspected cases, as confirmed by African health authorities. Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-outbreak-kills-65-in-dr-congo/

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vanguard-ngMixed3h ago

Deadly Ebola outbreak declared in DR Congo

A deadly outbreak of the Ebola virus has been declared in Ituri province in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a region hit by armed conflict, African health authorities said Friday. The post Deadly Ebola outbreak declared in DR Congo appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

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myjoyonlineMixed53m ago

New Ebola deaths in eastern DR Congo spark fears of regional spread amid ongoing conflict 

Following the initial reports of a fresh Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Friday, a deeper examination of the situation reveals a volatile intersection of urban density, atypical viral pathology, and persistent armed conflict that threatens to overwhelm regional containment efforts. The confirmation by the Africa Centres for Disease Control […]

By Ebenezer Afanyi Dadzie

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citizen-tzMixed6h ago

African public health agency says there is a confirmed Ebola outbreak in Congo - thecitizen.co.tz

African public health agency says there is a confirmed Ebola outbreak in Congo  thecitizen.co.tz

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actualite-cdMixed1h ago

Ebola outbreak in Africa/ 246 cases of infection and 65 deaths recorded - cna.al

Ebola outbreak in Africa/ 246 cases of infection and 65 deaths recorded  cna.al

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aftonbladet15 May, 05:52First to report

Över 60 döda i ebolautbrott – hundratals smittade

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vg15 May, 07:03

Ebola-utbrudd i Kongo – over 60 døde

dr-dk15 May, 07:19

Ebolaudbrud i DR Congo

il-sole-24-ore15 May, 07:31

Rd Congo, confermato focolaio di Ebola: 65 vittime

aktualne-cz15 May, 07:34

Na severovýchodě Konga propukla epidemie eboly, hlášeno je 65 úmrtí

Daily Sabah15 May, 07:34

Africa CDC confirms Ebola resurgence in DRC, death toll hits 65

dh-les-sports15 May, 07:54

Une épidémie d'Ebola est déclarée dans l'Est de la RDC: 246 cas suspects dont 65 mortels ont été recensés

index-hr15 May, 07:57

Afrička zdravstvena agencija: Potvrđena epidemija ebole u Kongu

jutarnji-list15 May, 07:57

U DR Kongo potvrđena epidemija ebole

publico15 May, 07:57

Novo surto de ébola na República Democrática do Congo já matou 65 pessoas

BBC15 May, 07:58

New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo

le-figaro15 May, 08:07

République démocratique du Congo : épidémie d'Ebola déclarée, selon l'Africa CDC

DW15 May, 08:23

Ebola outbreak confirmed in DR Congo: African health agency

orf15 May, 08:23

Erneuter Ebola-Ausbruch in der Demokratischen Republik Kongo

n1-serbia15 May, 08:30

Potvrđena nova epidemija ebole u ​​udaljenoj provinciji u Kongu

nos15 May, 08:33

Opnieuw ebola-uitbraak in Congo, zeker 65 doden: 'Risico op verdere verspreiding'

der-standard15 May, 08:34

Erneuter Ebola-Ausbruch in der Demokratischen Republik Kongo

ruv15 May, 09:02

Tugir látnir í ebólufaraldri í Kongó

aktuality-sk15 May, 09:02

Ebola opäť udiera: V Kongu hlásia desiatky mŕtvych a podozrenie na nový kmeň vírusu

punch-ng15 May, 09:07

Ebola outbreak kills 65 in DR Congo

irozhlas15 May, 09:09

V Kongu vypukla epidemie eboly. Zemřelo už 65 lidí a téměř 250 dalších má podezření na nákazu

France 2415 May, 09:12

Rights group says M23, Rwandan army commit atrocities in DRC’s Uvira

citizen-tz15 May, 09:40

African public health agency says there is a confirmed Ebola outbreak in Congo - thecitizen.co.tz

newsbeast15 May, 09:41

Συναγερμός στην Κεντρική Αφρική για νέα επιδημία Έμπολα στο Κονγκό

yle-uutiset15 May, 09:49

Siviilit ahdingossa armeijan ja kapinallisryhmän droonisodassa Kongossa

rfi-english15 May, 10:14

Ebola outbreak declared in eastern DR Congo as regional alert raised

The Independent15 May, 10:15

New Ebola outbreak confirmed in the Congo with 65 deaths and hundreds of infections

observador15 May, 10:44

Novo surto de ébola já provocou 65 mortos

cbc15 May, 10:47

New Ebola outbreak confirmed in remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded

AP15 May, 11:00

What to know about new Ebola outbreak that has killed 65 people in Congo - AP News

SCMP15 May, 11:02

Africa confirms fatal Ebola outbreak in Congo, urgent cross-border meeting called

tempo-english15 May, 11:08

Africa CDC: Ebola Outbreak Confirmed in DR Congo - Tempo.co English

daily-mirror-lk15 May, 11:09

New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

The Guardian15 May, 11:15

Ebola outbreak kills 65 people in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

iefimerida15 May, 11:21

Έμπολα: Συναγερμός στο Κονγκό -Ξέσπασε επιδημία με 65 νεκρούς, αυξάνονται ραγδαία τα κρούσματα

Al Jazeera15 May, 12:03

Health officials raise alarm over new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

n1-bih15 May, 12:22

Ebola u Kongu odnijela 65 života: Strah od širenja prema Ugandi i Južnom Sudanu

lsm-lv15 May, 12:38

Kongo DR uzliesmojis Ebolas vīruss, miruši vismaz 65 cilvēki

vanguard-ng15 May, 13:08

Deadly Ebola outbreak declared in DR Congo

tagesschau15 May, 13:27

Ebola-Ausbruch in Demokratischer Republik Kongo bestätigt

klix-ba15 May, 14:13

Ebola na istoku Konga usmrtila 65 osoba, čeka se proglašenje epidemije

naftemporiki15 May, 14:20

Αφρική: 65 νεκροί από νέα επιδημία Έμπολα στο Κονγκό

berlingske15 May, 14:21

65 personer meldes døde efter ebolaudbrud i DR Congo

balkan-web15 May, 14:29

Frika nga Ebola “mbërthen” sërish Afrikën! Si shpërtheu sërish sëmundja në Kongo, dy vende fqinje në rrezik

NYT15 May, 14:44

Large Ebola Outbreak Is Declared in Congo

delfi-lt15 May, 14:51

Naujas Ebolos viruso protrūkis Afrikoje: sergančių šimtai, 65 žmonės mirė

actualite-cd15 May, 15:09

Ebola outbreak in Africa/ 246 cases of infection and 65 deaths recorded - cna.al

nzz15 May, 15:12

In Kongo ist erneut das Ebola-Fieber ausgebrochen

myjoyonline15 May, 15:31Latest update

New Ebola deaths in eastern DR Congo spark fears of regional spread amid ongoing conflict