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First Ebola case confirmed in France from doctor returning from DRC

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Posted Jun 26, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-26-1200
First Ebola case confirmed in France from doctor returning from DRC

France has reported its first confirmed Ebola case, involving a humanitarian doctor who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The French Ministry of Health announced the diagnosis on June 24, stating that surveillance measures are now being implemented.

France has reported its first confirmed Ebola case, involving a humanitarian doctor who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The French Ministry of Health announced the diagnosis on June 24, stating that surveillance measures are now being implemented. The DRC is currently experiencing its 17th Ebola outbreak, which began on May 15. This outbreak has led to 1,155 confirmed cases and 304 fatalities. The case in France highlights the global reach of the ongoing epidemic originating from Central Africa.

Sources: Le Monde

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