Ebola patients recover as hoax claims spread

Seven patients have left an Ebola treatment center in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after recovering, health authorities confirmed. The recoveries come as the Africa CDC warns the outbreak could become the worst in history, with 837 confirmed cases and 196 deaths. However, the positive development is overshadowed by growing claims on social media and in local communities that the outbreak is a hoax, hampering containment efforts. Mistrust in the response has been a persistent challenge, with some patients seeking treatment late or avoiding clinics altogether. Health officials urge continued vigilance and community engagement to prevent further spread of the virus.