Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Julien Harneis, UN Senior Ebola Coordinator
Democratic Republic of the Congo
August 2026
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Deadliest Ebola outbreak in DRC history continues to spread. 5,290 infections and 2,516 deaths reported since May 15. UN responders warn of critical funding shortages and attacks on healthcare workers.
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