Ebola outbreak in DRC grows exponentially
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United Nations / WHO
Democratic Republic of Congo
August 2026
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The Ebola outbreak in the DRC has resulted in over 2,500 deaths, with half occurring in the last 20 days. The virus is spreading faster than any previous outbreak in the country's history. The WHO has sent 70,000 vaccine doses to the region.
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