Ebola tops 11,000 cases in Congo's deadliest outbreak

Nov 11, 2026 · The Associated Press

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Ebola tops 11,000 cases in Congo's deadliest outbreak

A healthcare worker walks by a young patient inside an Ebola treatment center in Beni, North Kivu Province, Congo, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.

Congo's Ebola outbreak has topped 11,000 cases, the government said Wednesday, a stark figure that underscores the severity of the situation as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease.

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