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Ebola Escalation: DR Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak has surged past 4,600 confirmed cases and reached a sixth province, with Buta in Bas-Uele now affected; deaths are above 2,180 and officials warn community transmission and contact-tracing gaps could prolong the crisis. WHO Warning: WHO chief Tedros says the outbreak is “on track to eclipse” the 2014–2016 epidemic, driven by the rare Bundibugyo strain that currently has no approved vaccine or treatment. Africa CDC Push: Africa CDC is urging immediate support for DRC’s plan to deploy Ervebo and has called for faster detection, follow-up, testing, and treatment capacity as the response struggles to keep pace. Response Strain: Aid workers report funding cuts and operational disruptions, including a strike that temporarily shut an Ituri treatment center, while misinformation and insecurity continue to hamper safe burials and case finding. Kinshasa Preparedness: Health authorities say isolation facilities and labs are ready if the outbreak reaches the capital. Connectivity for Health: Separately, Airtel Africa and Starlink launched Starlink Mobile in DRC, aiming to extend messaging and light-data access to remote areas—useful for health workers during emergencies.

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DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in country's history as death toll tops 2,300

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DR Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads to 6th province amid warnings of prolonged transmission

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