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Disease outbreak reported: Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Congo - Update 5

As of 11 December, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of the Congo has reported a total of 31 probable cases, including 29 deaths, of Ebola haemorrhagic fever (EHF) in Mbomo District, Cuvette Ouest Department (see previous report). Other suspect cases are still under investigation. Forty-seven contacts are being followed up.
Surveillance and social mobilization activities are continuing.