Africa CDC: Congo Ebola Contact Lists Hold 30,000 of 400,000+ Expected
Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 5 min
Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya says DRC has listed about 30,000 Ebola contacts against more than 400,000 expected, with over 80% of new confirmed cases arising outside contact lists. In Butembo, treatment beds are full and the city is opening two more centres.
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Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya says DRC has listed about 30,000 Ebola contacts against more than 400,000 expected, with over 80% of new confirmed cases arising outside contact lists. In Butembo, treatment beds are full and the city is opening two more centres.
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