Ebola Watch

Congo’s Ebola response shows gains, but no peak yet

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · 10 min

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Ebola outbreak DRC officials see early containment gains, but UN and WHO voices warn the map is still expanding and the peak is not confirmed. The response is moving into villages while U.S. travel restrictions have been extended another 30 days.

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Ebola outbreak DRC officials see early containment gains, but UN and WHO voices warn the map is still expanding and the peak is not confirmed. The response is moving into villages while U.S. travel restrictions have been extended another 30 days.

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