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DRC Ebola Suspected Cases Pass 900 as Response Gaps Widen

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 10 min

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Ebola outbreak DRC has climbed above 900 suspected cases, including 101 confirmed infections, as WHO and MSF warn conflict, displacement, and testing gaps are slowing contact tracing while Uganda backs a regional response hub.

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Ebola outbreak DRC has climbed above 900 suspected cases, including 101 confirmed infections, as WHO and MSF warn conflict, displacement, and testing gaps are slowing contact tracing while Uganda backs a regional response hub.

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