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All accounts agree that the outbreak has eased in some places but still poses risks, even after the government said it was under control.
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DR Congo says Ebola outbreak is under control
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Government officials said the Democratic Republic of the Congo's seventeenth Ebola outbreak is under control and has passed its peak.
Authorities still warned of persistent risks as the disease spread to a seventh province.
The World Health Organization said the outbreak remains uncontrolled and heterogeneous.
WHO said transmission is easing in some areas while intensifying in others.
Why it mattersThe declaration shapes outbreak response, affecting whether authorities maintain vigilance, funding, and public precautions.
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How the outbreak evolves will depend on whether spread continues into more areas, with officials and the WHO still describing ongoing uncertainty.
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Neutral coverage reports that the Democratic Republic of the Congo said its seventeenth Ebola outbreak is under control and has passed its peak. It also says officials warned that risks remain after the disease spread to a seventh province. The World Health Organization said the outbreak is still uncontrolled and geographically heterogeneous, with some areas improving while others worsen.
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DR Congo says Ebola outbreak ‘under control’ despite persistent risks
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The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo stated that its seventeenth Ebola outbreak is under control and has passed its peak. However, officials noted persistent risks as the disease spread to a seventh province. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization reported that the epidemic remains uncontrolled and geographically heterogeneous, with transmission easing in some areas while intensifying elsewhere.
Congo says Ebola outbreak 'under control' despite persistent risks
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According to a syndicated report, the Democratic Republic of the Congo government declared its ongoing Ebola outbreak under control after passing its peak in August. Authorities urged continued vigilance despite the disease spreading to a seventh province. Conversely, the World Health Organization warned that the outbreak remains uncontrolled and heterogeneous, and a former health minister urged caution regarding the government assessment.