Ebola Response Strains as DRC Suspected Cases Climb
Friday, May 22, 2026 · 10 min
DRC Ebola outbreak reports now center on 600 suspected cases, with CEPI warning visible infections may be only the top of the iceberg. The U.S. is routing affected travelers through Dulles as WHO and Africa CDC scale supplies and border coordination.
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DRC Ebola outbreak reports now center on 600 suspected cases, with CEPI warning visible infections may be only the top of the iceberg. The U.S. is routing affected travelers through Dulles as WHO and Africa CDC scale supplies and border coordination.
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