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  "id": 139706,
  "title": "Ebola kills 1,700 in eastern Congo as the fastest-growing outbreak surges",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/ebola-kills-1-700-in-eastern-congo-as-the-fastest-growing-outbreak-139706",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-04T17:59:32.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://phys.org/news/2026-08-ebola-eastern-congo-fastest-outbreak.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has caused 3,802 cases and 1,707 deaths, with the majority of infections originating from community transmission. The disease is primarily concentrated in Ituri province, accounting for nearly 90% of cases. Factors such as delayed contact tracing, access barriers, mistrust, armed group violence, and funding shortages have impeded control efforts. No approved vaccines or treatments exist for the Bundibugyo virus responsible for the current outbreak. Clinical trials for post-exposure prophylaxis drugs and two vaccine trials are ongoing in the region. Over 100 healthcare workers have contracted the virus during the outbreak. The response is further complicated by a funding gap, attacks on health centers, ongoing conflict, and local mistrust. Clinical trials for potential treatments are underway in Ituri.",
  "summary": "Ebola has killed more than 1,700 people in eastern Congo in the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease, data showed.",
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        "title": "Ebola deaths top 1,700 in eastern Congo",
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        "title": "Why Congo’s record Ebola outbreak is becoming deadlier",
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        "title": "WHO's Tedros vists DR Congo as Ebola outbreak accelerates",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/whos-tedros-vists-dr-congo-as-ebola-outbreak-accelerates",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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