Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

Source:BBC

02 — Who / Subject

Johnny Luboya Nkashama, WHO, Africa CDC

03 — Where / Locus

Ituri Province, DR Congo

04 — When / Temporality

May 26, 2026

Verified: May 26, 2026

05 — Why / Core Summary

"Ebola outbreak in Ituri province is described as a 'war' due to lack of resources. WHO declared a public health emergency of international concern. Africa CDC and regional ministers agreed on a $319m budget to contain the spread."

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