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Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo rise to 1,502

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have reported a sharp rise in Ebola infections, with total cases reaching 1,502, according to government data released today.

Oman News Agency

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Saturday, July 4, 2026

KINSHASA – Officials said 473 people have died from the virus, as the outbreak continues to spread across eastern provinces, including Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu.

The latest figures were published shortly after the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that at least 452 deaths had been recorded, underscoring the rapidly escalating nature of the outbreak.

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