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France detects first Ebola case outside Africa
Published 25 June 2026 ยท health
Synopsis France on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory, a doctor back from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which
Synopsis France on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory, a doctor back from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is fighting a major outbreak. The health ministry "confirms today the identification of a first positive case of Ebola virus disease on national territory", said a statement.
Published: June 25, 2026 โข 9:31 AM IST ยท Updated: June 25, 2026 โข 10:06 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis France on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory, a doctor back from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is fighting a major outbreak.
The health ministry "confirms today the identification of a first positive case of Ebola virus disease on national territory", said a statement.