Congo's Ebola outbreak exceeded 8,000 confirmed cases by September 29, 2026, with the disease spreading to new health zones and at least 3,900 deaths. The country faces critical shortages of health workers impeding outbreak control efforts.
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Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 confirmed cases as disease remains out of control AP News
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has surged past 8,000 as the country struggles with a shortage of health workers.
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Use of seven essential health services has fallen 42% in four major Ebola hotspots in Ituri province, the outbreak's epicenter, according to ACAPS.