Ebola outbreak in DRC: after more than 80 deaths, WHO declares international health emergency

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: May 17, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Ebola outbreak in DRC: after more than 80 deaths, WHO declares international health emergency

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in 88 deaths and 336 suspected cases. Authorities warned that there is no vaccine available for this strain of the virus, the Bundibugyo strain. The World Health Organization declared on Sunday that this outbreak constitutes a public health emergency of international concern.

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