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  "id": 5088160,
  "title": "Congo Ebola death toll surpasses 3,000 as outbreak spreads across six provinces",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/congo-ebola-death-toll-surpasses-3-000-as-outbreak-spreads-across-six",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-02T13:01:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
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    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/congo-ebola-death-toll-surpasses-3000-as-outbreak-spreads-across-six-provinces/"
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  "account": "The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed more than 3,000 lives, with health authorities confirming 6,186 cases since mid-May. Currently, 830 people are being treated or isolated, while 1,409 patients have recovered from the disease. The fatality rate stands at 48.6%, with young children facing higher mortality rates. The Bundibugyo strain of the virus, which has no specific vaccine or treatment, is believed to be responsible for the outbreak. Clinical trials for two antiviral treatments have been ongoing since early July, while the Ervebo vaccine, approved for the Zaire strain of Ebola, is being evaluated for potential protection against the Bundibugyo strain. A Phase III trial to assess the vaccine's effectiveness against the Bundibugyo strain has begun, with 20,000 doses reserved for this purpose. Over 50,000 doses are earmarked for healthcare workers and frontline personnel. The first vaccinations have already been administered, though the vaccine's efficacy against Bundibugyo remains unconfirmed. There is no evidence to suggest the Bundibugyo strain has mutated. The 17th Ebola outbreak in the DRC started in Ituri Province and has since spread to six provinces.",
  "summary": "More than 3,000 people have died from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, health authorities confirmed on Wednesday. According to officials, a total of 6,186 cases have been recorded since the outbreak was declared in mid-May, including 3,007 deaths. Currently, 830 people are receiving treatment or remain in isolation, while […] Congo Ebola death toll surpasses…",
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        "outlet": "RTE News",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/ebola-outbreak-death-toll-passes-3-000-in-dr-congo",
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