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  "title": "Congo says 2,000 people died in Ebola outbreak, fastest growing on record",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/congo-says-2-000-people-died-in-ebola-outbreak-fastest-growing-on",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-11T09:37:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260811/congo-says-2000-people-died-in-ebola-outbreak-fastest-growing-on-record"
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  "account": "Bunia, Congo - The Ebola outbreak in Congo, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, has claimed at least 2,000 lives, according to the latest government data. The outbreak, declared on May 15, has recorded a total of 4,381 confirmed cases, with 2,011 deaths. Currently, 704 patients are in admission and isolation. The grim toll comes nearly three months after the outbreak was first reported. While it took around 9 weeks for the outbreak to record 1,000 deaths, it has only taken about 3 weeks to record the additional 1,000 deaths. This rapid increase highlights concerns that aid is not reaching remote areas quickly enough. The Bundibugyo virus responsible for this outbreak has no approved vaccines or treatments, making the situation even more dire. The World Health Organization stated that the outbreak began in February, long before authorities detected it in one of Congo's most remote and vulnerable areas.",
  "summary": "BUNIA, Congo — At least 2,000 people have died among the confirmed cases in Congo’s Ebola outbreak that is the fastest growing on record, according to the latest government data. Data published overnight into Tuesday showed the outbreak has recorded a total of 4,381 confirmed cases, including 2,011 deaths. A total of 704 patients are in admission and isolation. The grim toll comes nearly three…",
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        "outlet": "Medical Xpress",
        "title": "Congo says 2,000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, the fastest growing on record",
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        "title": "Ebola: Over 2,000 dead in DR Congo as virus gathers pace",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/ebola-over-2-000-dead-in-dr-congo-as-virus-gathers-pace",
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        "outlet": "Tempo.co English",
        "title": "Ebola: Over 2,000 Dead in DR Congo as Virus Gathers Pace",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/ebola-over-2-000-dead-in-dr-congo-as-virus-gathers-pace-608803",
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