New outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR Congo
Ugandan officials confirmed one case of imported Ebola from DR Congo on Friday. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Africa's top health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern Ituri province, with 80 deaths reported among at least 246 cases.
- 80 deaths reported out of 246 cases in Ituri province.
- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) declared the outbreak.
- An imported case was confirmed in Uganda, raising concerns about regional spread.
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New outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR Congo - May 2026
Africa's top health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern Ituri province, with 80 deaths reported among at least 246 cases. The Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in its eastern Ituri province, with the outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain of the virus. Kenya's Ministry of Health has heightened Ebola surveillance and preparedness measures following the confirmed outbreak in the eastern DRC, while also assuring the public that there are no confirmed cases of Ebola in Kenya and urging continued vigilance.
