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WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo

Updated 2026-05-17 04:00 UTC 1 source Neutral

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a global health emergency. The outbreak has seen around 246 cases and 80 deaths, though it does not meet pandemic criteria.

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The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.
2026-05-17 02:55 UTC
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