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DRC Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in country's history
Health

DRC Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in country's history

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed at least 2,325 people, surpassing the previous record set by the 2018–20 epidemic. Confirmed cases have reached 4,945, with 101 new infections recorded in a single 24-hour period. A top UN official is calling for urgent global solidarity before the virus outpaces containment efforts.

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