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France confirms first case of Ebola

French authorities have identified the country's first confirmed case of Ebola in a doctor who recently travelled back from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

By 24 Jun 2026 · 19:00 CET Updated 24 Jun 2026 · 19:00 CET
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  • Core Briefing: France confirms first case of Ebola
  • Strategic Context: French authorities have identified the country's first confirmed case of Ebola in a doctor who recently travelled back from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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According to The Local, France has announced its first confirmed case of Ebola to be identified within its territory. The patient is a doctor who had recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The announcement was made on Wednesday, 24 June 2026. No further details regarding the patient's condition or specific location were provided in the report.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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