Official count of 5,208 confirmed cases likely represents just 30-40% of actual infections, with modeling suggesting true burden between 10,000-15,000 cases. DRC launches Congo River surveillance initiative to prevent virus spread toward Kinshasa (20M people) and neighboring countries via Africa's main transport corridor.
DRC Ebola outbreak may be 3x larger than reported, Africa CDC warns
At least 2,476 confirmed deaths reported; actual mortality likely substantially higher given estimated 10,000-15,000 total infections. Thousands at risk in Kinshasa and cross-border regions.
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