DRC Ebola deaths hit 600 as response strains widen
Thursday, July 9, 2026 · 10 min
Ebola outbreak DRC confirmed deaths reached 600, with 1,759 confirmed cases and two Kisangani illnesses awaiting validation, as front-line pay disputes, hospital pressure, Chinese support and EU preparedness guidance show the response widening beyond eastern Congo.
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Ebola outbreak DRC confirmed deaths reached 600, with 1,759 confirmed cases and two Kisangani illnesses awaiting validation, as front-line pay disputes, hospital pressure, Chinese support and EU preparedness guidance show the response widening beyond eastern Congo.
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