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DR Congo Ebola outbreak killed more than 4,000: official figures

The worst ever Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now killed more than 4,000 people out of more than 8,000 confirmed cases, Congolese officials said on Friday.

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More than 4,000 Ebola deaths have been recorded, authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) said as they struggle to contain the virus.

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DR Congo Ebola outbreak

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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, caused by the rare Bundibugyo species, has killed more than 4,000 people out of more than 8,000 confirmed cases, making it the worst Ebola outbreak in the country's history.

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The DR Congo Ebola outbreak's death toll rose above 4,000 and confirmed cases surpassed 8,000, according to Congolese officials.

In this event More than 2,500 dead in DR Congo Ebola outbreak, UN says Earlier coverage Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history Earlier coverage
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More than 4,000 deaths recorded in DR Congo Ebola outbreak

More than 4,000 Ebola deaths have been recorded, authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) said as they struggle to contain the virus.

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