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Congo says confirmed Ebola cases rise over 1,000

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A health worker in full personal protective equipment (PPE) disinfects an area while preparing for the burial of suspected Ebola victims at the Kigonze displaced persons camp in Bunia, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on June 18, 2026, one month after the outbreak was declared. REUTERS/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere
A health worker in full personal protective equipment (PPE) disinfects an area while preparing for the burial of suspected Ebola victims at the Kigonze displaced persons camp in Bunia, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on June 18, 2026, one month after the outbreak was declared. REUTERS/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere Gradel Muyisa Mumbere Reuters

The Democratic Republic of Congo said late on Sunday that confirmed Ebola cases in the country had risen to 1,003, including 254 deaths.

In an update on Saturday, the government put confirmed cases at 956 and deaths at 247.

(Reporting by Nilutpal Timsina; Editing by Alexander Winning)

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This story was originally published June 22, 2026 at 12:46 AM.

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