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Ebola Outbreak Expanding Rapidly in DR Congo, UN Warns of 'Exponential' Spread

The UN warns the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is spreading 'exponentially' across six provinces, with more than 2,500 deaths and response resources at risk of running out within weeks.

Ebola Outbreak Expanding Rapidly in DR Congo, UN Warns of 'Exponential' Spread
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Ebola Outbreak Expanding Rapidly in DR Congo, UN Warns of 'Exponential' Spread - August 21, 2026 | News | By Jacob Harding

The UN warns the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is spreading 'exponentially' across six provinces, with more than 2,500 deaths and response resources at risk of running out within weeks.

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