Ebola Rapidly Spreading Beyond Eastern Congo Epicentre: Africa CDC
KINSHASA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 11th Sep, 2026) The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention ( Africa CDC) has stated that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record in eastern Congo is expanding beyond its centre.
During their weekly briefing, Africa CDC reported a decline in new cases and deaths in Ituri province, the outbreak's origin, over the past few weeks, but a significant rise in neighbouring North Kivu and Haut-Uélé provinces.
According to the most recent government data released on Thursday, 6,843 cases have been recorded, including 3,310 fatalities. Ituri province remains the hardest-hit region with over 5,400 cases, while North Kivu has reported more than 1,000 since the outbreak was declared in May .
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