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WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in Congo Global Health Emergency

Updated 2026-05-17 07:45 UTC 1 source Negative

The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a global health emergency. Health officials are working to contain the new virus strain, which lacks a known vaccine.

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World Health Organization declares Ebola outbreak in Congo a global health emergency

Health officials are working to contain a new Ebola outbreak in the DRC of a virus strain with no known vaccine.

2026-05-16 18:37 UTC