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  "id": 542508,
  "title": "Man returning from Democratic Republic of Congo hospitalized over suspected Ebola infection",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/man-returning-from-democratic-republic-of-congo-hospitalized-over",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-11T06:36:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Haaretz",
    "slug": "haaretz",
    "url": "https://www.haaretz.com/science-and-health/2026-08-11/ty-article/man-hospitalized-in-israel-over-suspected-ebola-infection/0000019f-ef5a-db03-a9ff-ff5bfca90000"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A man who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo is being treated in isolation at the Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva, Israel, on suspicion of contracting Ebola, according to the Israeli Health Ministry. The patient sought medical attention after experiencing a fever and is undergoing testing to confirm the suspected infection. Results are anticipated within the next 24 hours. The health ministry has initiated an epidemiological investigation to monitor the situation. It is important to note that this case is currently only considered a suspected Ebola infection, and the ministry has been proactive in preparing Israel's health systems for the possibility of an outbreak originating from Congo or Uganda. The ministry has also advised the public to refrain from nonessential travel to those regions. Individuals who have recently returned from Congo or Uganda and develop a fever or other symptoms within a 21-day period are advised to stay at home and contact the Health Ministry's hotline immediately for guidance.",
  "summary": "The patient sought medical treatment after developing a fever and is currently being tested. Results are expected within the next 24 hours, according to the health ministry",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/no-ebola-cases-found-on-quarantined-river-boat-congo-authorities-say-377354",
        "published": "2026-08-09T12:23:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu - Sci-Tech",
        "title": "No Ebola cases found on quarantined river boat, Congo authorities say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/no-ebola-cases-found-on-quarantined-river-boat-congo-authorities-say",
        "published": "2026-08-10T04:32:35.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills more than 2,000 – Official",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/ebola-outbreak-in-dr-congo-kills-more-than-2-000-official",
        "published": "2026-08-11T14:06:52.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "New Ebola outbreak in Congo linked to fresh animal-to-human transmission, study finds",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/new-ebola-outbreak-in-congo-linked-to-fresh-animal-to-human",
        "published": "2026-08-11T17:58:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Congo Ebola deaths surpass 2 000 as spread shows no sign of slowing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/congo-ebola-deaths-surpass-2-000-as-spread-shows-no-sign-of-slowing",
        "published": "2026-08-12T03:28:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Nation Africa",
        "title": "Congo Ebola deaths surpass 2,000 as spread shows no sign of slowing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/congo-ebola-deaths-surpass-2-000-as-spread-shows-no-sign-of-slowing-648034",
        "published": "2026-08-12T04:38:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "DRC Ebola cases surpass 4,000 as officials warn of fastest spreading outbreak on record",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/drc-ebola-cases-surpass-4-000-as-officials-warn-of-fastest-spreading",
        "published": "2026-08-12T05:12:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Medical Xpress",
        "title": "WHO says Congo's Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/who-says-congos-ebola-outbreak-is-on-track-to-surpass-the-deadliest",
        "published": "2026-08-12T18:37:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Ebola outbreak has spread to new province in Congo, the head of Africa CDC says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/ebola-outbreak-has-spread-to-new-province-in-congo-the-head-of-africa",
        "published": "2026-08-13T14:27:33.000Z"
      }
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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."
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