DRC faces deadly Ebola resurgence amid worsening humanitarian crisis
Author: Prosper Heri NgororaPublished on: May 17, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Health

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing a new Ebola outbreak just five months after declaring the previous one over. The Bundibugyo strain is rapidly spreading in Ituri province, with over 300 suspected cases and 88 reported deaths. The health minister warned that the lethality rate is 'very high,' and emergency measures are needed to contain the spread of the disease.
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