Africa CDC Confirms New Ebola Outbreak in Congo's Ituri Province Amidst Regional Conflict Risks

The Africa CDC has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in the Ituri province with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths.Regional health officials from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan are coordinating a response to the virus.This incident marks the 17th outbreak in the nation since 1976 and follows another that ended just five months ago.Ongoing instability caused by armed groups and the remote nature of the region significantly complicate medical intervention.
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