The last patient at an Ebola treatment centre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has left the facility, Al Jazeera English reported. It is unclear whether other Ebola treatment centres in the country still have patients. Video footage shows healthcare workers at the centre celebrating after the final patient's departure, according to the broadcaster. The centre's name and exact location, when the patient left and whether the patient recovered are unclear. It is also unclear whether health authorities have declared the Ebola outbreak over, and case and death figures are not available.
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Last patient leaves Ebola treatment centre in DR Congo, Al Jazeera English reports
Video footage shows healthcare workers celebrating after the final patient's departure
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- The last patient at an Ebola treatment centre in DR Congo has left, Al Jazeera English reported.
- Video footage shows healthcare workers celebrating the final patient's departure, according to Al Jazeera English.
- It is unclear whether health authorities have declared the Ebola outbreak over.
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- Al Jazeera EnglishIncredible celebrations as last patient leaves a DRC Ebola centre