DRC: Panic Over the Resurgence of Ebola

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: May 16, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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A new outbreak of the Ebola virus has been reported in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths. Health officials warn of a high risk of spread, as the outbreak is confined to Ituri province, bordering Uganda and South Sudan. A 59-year-old man from the DRC died in Kampala, Uganda, related to this outbreak.

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