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Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have surpassed 10,000, with the outbreak now reported in five countries and health workers facing attacks and widespread community distrust. News source: Google / https://www.politico.com The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has crossed a grim milestone. Government data released Tuesday put the number of confirmed cases at 10,060, as health authorities race to contain the fastest-growing and most geographically widespread Ebola epidemic on record. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, was first detected in May 2026. It has now claimed more than 4,700 lives, making it the deadliest Ebola outbreak in Congo's history. Unlike the more common Zaire strain, there is no approved vaccine or specific treatment for Bundibugyo, complicating the response. A Widening Geographic Footprint The virus has spread beyond Congo's borders. Kenya has reported nine confirmed cases and two deaths, all linked to a single patient who traveled from Congo through Uganda. Nigeria confirmed its first case in October, a patient with a disputed travel history that authorities are still investigating....
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