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DR Congo Ebola outbreak worsens: 3,200 cases and 1,405 deaths recorded

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached 3,200 recorded cases and 1,405 deaths. A report covering data up to Saturday showed that 571 patients have recovered, while 773 others remain in isolation and under medical supervision.

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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has climbed to 3,200 recorded cases and 1,405 deaths, according to the latest report covering data up to Saturday. The same report showed 571 patients have recovered, while 773 others remain in isolation and under medical supervision.

The scale of the outbreak is straining response efforts in a region where health systems are already stretched thin. Health teams continue case-tracing and contact-monitoring work as pressure on isolation-center capacity grows.

International health bodies and regional authorities continue to monitor the outbreak's trajectory closely. Officials said data would keep being updated and response resources directed according to need.

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