DRC Ebola passes 8,000 confirmed cases as contact tracing slips
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · 10 min
DRC Ebola outbreak passes 8,067 confirmed cases and 3,901 deaths, a 48.4% case fatality rate. Contact tracing has slipped to 79.2%, and WHO warns many patients are dying at home before they can reach treatment and oxygen.
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DRC Ebola outbreak passes 8,067 confirmed cases and 3,901 deaths, a 48.4% case fatality rate. Contact tracing has slipped to 79.2%, and WHO warns many patients are dying at home before they can reach treatment and oxygen.
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