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Congo Ebola outbreak death toll surpasses 1,000

The World Health Organization reports that the actual scale of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Congo may significantly exceed current official casualty figures.

By 22 Jul 2026 · 20:00 CET Updated 22 Jul 2026 · 20:00 CET

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According to Euronews, the death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Congo has now exceeded 1,000 people. The World Health Organization has indicated that the true extent of the health crisis could be between two and four times larger than the figures currently recorded in official statistics.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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