DRC Ebola counts rise as regional preparedness tightens
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · 7 min
DRC Ebola outbreak counts rose to 6,604 confirmed cases and 3,175 deaths, while Uganda and South Sudan formalized cross-border health cooperation and AVSI expanded preparedness work in the Kivus.
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DRC Ebola outbreak counts rose to 6,604 confirmed cases and 3,175 deaths, while Uganda and South Sudan formalized cross-border health cooperation and AVSI expanded preparedness work in the Kivus.
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