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Ebola in DRC: Authorities step up river patrols as Kinshasa fears grow
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Ebola in DRC: Authorities step up river patrols as Kinshasa fears grow

In DR Congo, the Ebola outbreak continues with at least 5,514 cases recorded, and 2,462 deaths. With fears the virus will reach the capital Kinshasa, authorities have begun stepping up patrols along the Congo River, as FRANCE 24’s team on the ground reports.

By AtlasHour DeskPublished 26 Aug, 04:15 pm1 min read
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In DR Congo, the Ebola outbreak continues with at least 5,514 cases recorded, and 2,462 deaths.

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