Ebola spreads to sixth province in Democratic Republic of Congo

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The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to a sixth province, with a patient transmitting the virus from Haut-Uele to Bas-Uele, where he died, according to Africa CDC. The patient, a motorcycle taxi driver, sought care at multiple health facilities before his death in Buta, raising concerns about potential exposures. The outbreak has now recorded 4,449 confirmed cases and 2,061 deaths since May. Africa CDC says the epidemic is not under control, with over 63% of deaths occurring in communities. The WHO warns the outbreak may surpass the 2014-2016 West Africa epidemic.


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