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DRC Ebola Response Faces Bed, Burial, and Camp Strain

Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 8 min

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DRC Ebola outbreak reports 6,686 confirmed cases and 3,226 deaths, as WHO says treatment capacity must rise to about 3,000 beds. Burial teams and displaced families in Ituri show how response pressure is colliding with insecurity and exhaustion.

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DRC Ebola outbreak reports 6,686 confirmed cases and 3,226 deaths, as WHO says treatment capacity must rise to about 3,000 beds. Burial teams and displaced families in Ituri show how response pressure is colliding with insecurity and exhaustion.

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