The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling a suspected Ebola outbreak in Kasai province, with 15 deaths reported among 28 suspected cases. Health Minister Samuel-Roger Kamba confirmed a 34-year-old pregnant woman as the first confirmed case. The fatality rate is estimated at 53.6%. The World Health Organization is assisting with experts, supplies, and treatment, utilizing Congo's existing Ebola vaccine stockpile. The outbreak marks the 16th Ebola outbreak in the country.

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