Ebola spreading ‘fast’ in DR Congo, warns WHO

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June 19, 2026

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Ebola spreading ‘fast’ in DR Congo, warns WHO

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GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The fatal Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned Friday, despite accelerating efforts to tackle the virus.

The WHO said it was still racing to catch up with the worsening situation gripping northeastern DRC.

“The outbreak remains serious” and is “evolving so fast”, said Marie-Roseline Belizaire, the WHO Africa emergencies chief.

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