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Rare Ebola outbreak kills 65 in DR Congo

New strain spreads in Ituri province with 246 suspected cases reported.

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Pierre Dubois
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At least 65 people have died in a new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's Ituri province, according to Al Jazeera. The outbreak involves a rare strain of the virus, with 246 suspected cases reported.

The outbreak poses a significant public health risk in a region already struggling with security challenges and limited healthcare infrastructure. International health authorities are monitoring the situation closely as containment efforts continue.

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