DRC struggling to contain Ebola outbreak as cases spread

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 17, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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DRC struggling to contain Ebola outbreak as cases spread

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a new Ebola outbreak, complicated by insecurity in the eastern part of the country. Neighboring countries have already reported some cases, and the World Health Organization has stated that the real impact of the outbreak is yet to be assessed. This situation highlights the ongoing challenges the country faces in combating Ebola.

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