Ebola spreads in DR Congo, putting neighbouring nations at risk

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 26, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Ebola spreads in DR Congo, putting neighbouring nations at risk

The Ebola outbreak has spread to new areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 10 neighboring countries identified as high risk. Authorities are increasing border health measures to contain the virus's spread. The situation raises concerns about potential cross-border transmission.

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