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Confirmed 87 deaths reported by multiple outlets within 2 hours of the event.
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Ebola Outbreak in DRC
Health officials are working to contain a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where at least 87 people have died. The Bundibugyo strain poses significant challenges due to its high lethality rate and rapid spread.
Coverage timeline — 2 articles
NPR
Health officials are working to contain a new Ebola outbreak in the DRC of a virus strain with no known vaccine.
2026-05-16 18:37 UTC
Al Jazeera
Africa CDC concerned that outbreak of Bundibugyo strain could spread rapidly due to intense population movement.
2026-05-16 18:35 UTC