{
  "id": 1436252,
  "title": "DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest with over 2,300 deaths",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/dr-congo-ebola-outbreak-becomes-deadliest-with-over-2-300-deaths-1436252",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-17T06:46:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/dr-congo-ebola-outbreak-becomes-deadliest-with-over-2300-deaths/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing its deadliest Ebola outbreak in history, with over 2,300 deaths reported since the outbreak began in May. This outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, has resulted in 4,945 confirmed cases, including 101 new cases within a single 24-hour period. The virus has spread to six provinces, raising concerns over the speed of transmission. Despite the efforts of public health officials and international organizations, controlling the outbreak remains a challenge due to factors such as conflict, population movement, and strain on the country's health system.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest with over 2,300 deaths",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/dr-congo-ebola-outbreak-becomes-deadliest-with-over-2-300-deaths",
        "published": "2026-08-17T06:34:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}