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World Health Organization (WHO), Health authorities in DR Congo
Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
May 23, 2026
Verified: May 23, 2026
"Dozens of suspected cases and emergency burials reported in eastern DR Congo. Public health figures indicate approximately 160 deaths among nearly 670 suspected cases. WHO has declared the situation an international emergency. Containment efforts are hindered by insecurity and lack of vaccines."
"Dozens of suspected cases and emergency burials reported in eastern DR Congo. Public health figures indicate approximately 160 deaths among nearly 670 suspected cases. WHO has declared the situation an international emergency. Containment efforts are hindered by insecurity and lack of vaccines."
"The previous reports refers to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), while this news reports on a new outbreak in Uganda. The death tolls and locations are distinct."
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Author: Laurie Garrett
This classic work provides a comprehensive look at how environmental degradation, social instability, and global interconnectedness facilitate the emergence and spread of deadly pathogens like Ebola, offering deep context for the challenges faced in conflict-ridden regions.
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