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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo spreads to new province bordering CAR

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Briefings

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has expanded to North Ubangi province, the eighth affected region in the country. This expansion occurred at the border with the Central African Republic, marking a significant geographic spread of the virus during the 2026 outbreak period.

Key points

• The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reportedly spread to North Ubangi province, making it the eighth Congolese province affected by the virus.
• The expansion occurred at the border with the Central African Republic during the 2026 outbreak period.

Context

This finding indicates the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has expanded to North Ubangi province, the eighth affected region in the country. The expansion occurred at the border with the Central African Republic during the 2026 outbreak period.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single reported statement from October 2026 regarding the spread to North Ubangi province. No data on transmission rates, patient counts, or specific dates of initial infection is provided. The Central African Republic border status is not verified.

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