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Ebola epidemic spreads to a seventh province in DR Congo

Now11 September 2026 at 15:25

The Ebola epidemic has spread to a seventh province in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A patient infected with the virus died in the province of Sud-Ubangi.

The patient had made a long journey through several provinces of the country before dying. This movement raises concerns about the possible spread of the disease to new regions.

The Ebola outbreak continues to spread beyond the initially affected areas, representing an additional challenge for health authorities in containing the epidemic.

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