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HealthPublished: 30 July 2026 at 22:50

Congo's Ebola death toll passes 1,500 as it struggles to halt spread

Congo struggles to control the Ebola outbreak, with no vaccine available for the Bundibugyo strain.

There is still no vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, as the country struggles for control in infected areas. The Ebola death toll in Congo has now surpassed 1,500, and health authorities face significant challenges in containing the outbreak. Without a vaccine specific to this strain, efforts to prevent further infections rely on traditional containment measures. The situation remains critical, with healthcare systems under strain and the risk of further spread high.

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