Congo declares Ebola outbreak amid dozens of suspected deaths

An Ebola outbreak has been declared in Congo, with dozens of deaths and hundreds of suspected infections reported by an African agency.

The agency said the outbreak involves suspected cases rather than confirmed totals, and the scale of the illness has raised concern among health experts.

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The reported death toll and infection count suggest a serious public health emergency, while the delayed announcement has added to alarm around the response.

Ebola outbreaks can place heavy pressure on health services and require rapid tracing, isolation and treatment measures to limit further spread.

The latest report does not give a precise location within Congo, nor does it say how many cases have been laboratory confirmed.

It is also unclear what national or regional measures have been put in place so far, or whether international health agencies have been formally notified.

Further updates are expected as officials clarify the number of confirmed cases, the extent of the outbreak and the response under way.

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