Ebola in DRC: Government Calls for International Aid

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: May 20, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Ebola in DRC: Government Calls for International Aid

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in over 130 deaths, with 136 suspected deaths and around 543 suspected cases. Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba has called for international aid, emphasizing that reduced assistance leads to less protection for healthcare workers. Hospitals in Ituri province are overwhelmed, and emergency medical supplies have recently arrived.

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