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Ebola Epidemic in DRC Kills Over 3,000 Amid Conflict

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 3,000 people, according to Congolese health authorities.

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Congolese health authorities reported on 2026-04-12 that the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has caused more than 3,000 deaths. [1] The National Institute of Public Health (INSP) stated that the outbreak has resulted in 3,007 deaths and 6,186 infections with a fatality rate of 48.6% and 1,409 recoveries. [2] The National Institute of Public Health in Romania reported 58 cases of West Nile virus infection since the beginning of June. [3] Three deaths were recorded among the West Nile virus cases in Romania. [4] No approved vaccines or treatments currently exist for the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus. [5] The virus is the Bundibugyo strain, which has caused over 15,000 deaths in Africa over the last 50 years. [6] Between June 3 and September 2, 47 confirmed and 11 probable cases of West Nile virus were registered in Romania. [7] The deceased individuals were elderly people with underlying health conditions. [8]
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  1. Congolese health authorities reported on 2026-04-12 that the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has caused more than 3,000 deaths. · EL NACIONAL
  2. The National Institute of Public Health (INSP) stated that the outbreak has resulted in 3,007 deaths and 6,186 infections with a fatality rate of 48.6% and 1,409 recoveries. · EL NACIONAL
  3. The National Institute of Public Health in Romania reported 58 cases of West Nile virus infection since the beginning of June. · Blic.rs
  4. Three deaths were recorded among the West Nile virus cases in Romania. · Blic.rs
  5. No approved vaccines or treatments currently exist for the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus. · EL NACIONAL
  6. The virus is the Bundibugyo strain, which has caused over 15,000 deaths in Africa over the last 50 years. · EL NACIONAL
  7. Between June 3 and September 2, 47 confirmed and 11 probable cases of West Nile virus were registered in Romania. · Blic.rs
  8. The deceased individuals were elderly people with underlying health conditions. · Blic.rs
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