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  "title": "Inside the study for a remedy to fight Congo's deadliest Ebola outbreak",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/inside-the-study-for-a-remedy-to-fight-congos-deadliest-ebola-outbreak-11765011",
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  "summary": "The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing its deadliest Ebola outbreak, with over 8,300 confirmed cases and 4,000 deaths reported since mid-May, according to Medical Xpress and Euronews. The outbreak has spread to seven provinces and is considered the fastest-growing in history.\n\nA trial for a drug to combat the Bundibugyo virus, which is responsible for the outbreak, began in July, with over 250 participants enrolled, Medical Xpress and Winnipeg Free Press reported. The trial is testing Gilead's experimental antiviral pill, obeldesivir.\n\nFrance has pledged to increase its support for efforts to control the outbreak, with Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot visiting the affected region, RFI English reported.",
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        "title": "Inside the study for a remedy to fight Congo’s deadliest Ebola outbreak",
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        "title": "Inside the study for a remedy to fight Congo's deadliest Ebola outbreak",
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        "title": "Inside the study for a remedy to fight Congo's deadliest Ebola outbreak",
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