The deadliest Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo's history has killed more than 2,500 people as of August 22, 2026, with the virus spreading exponentially across an area larger than France. More than half of the deaths occurred within the preceding 20 days, and the WHO is providing thousands of vaccines as UN responders appeal for immediate international support.
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The Ebola outbreak in the DRC is rapidly spreading in an area "bigger than France," according to a senior UN official. The WHO is providing the country with thousands of vaccine doses in a bid to contain the virus.
The Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing "exponentially", with more than 2,500 deaths recorded and half of those in the last 20 days, the senior UN coordinator on the disease said Friday.
The Ebola outbreak is already the biggest in the country's history and is spreading faster than any outbreak on record.
The Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing "exponentially", with more than 2,500 deaths recorded and half of those in the last 20 days, the senior UN coordinator on the disease has said.
The Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing "exponentially", with more than 2,500 deaths recorded and half of those in the last 20 days, the senior UN coordinator on the disease said Friday. The Ebola outbreak is already the biggest in the country's history and is spreading faster than any outbreak of the deadly virus on record.
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