WHO Warns Congo Ebola Is Still Outrunning Containment
Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 6 min
Ebola outbreak DRC remains far from controlled as WHO warns transmission is outpacing containment, with nearly 5,000 cases and more than 2,300 deaths reported. Response officials say resources, beds, and contact tracing are still lagging the Bundibugyo outbreak’s spread.
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Ebola outbreak DRC remains far from controlled as WHO warns transmission is outpacing containment, with nearly 5,000 cases and more than 2,300 deaths reported. Response officials say resources, beds, and contact tracing are still lagging the Bundibugyo outbreak’s spread.
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