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Ebola Crisis in DRC Escalates

Updated 2026-08-24 02:40 UTC 1 source Negative

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached 5,515 cases with a case fatality rate of nearly 48 percent. Pope Leo urges global action to address the crisis.

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Ebola cases in DRC hit 5,515 as Pope Leo urges global action to save lives

Case fatality rate climbs to nearly 48 percent in DRC, meaning almost one in two people infected with Ebola are dying.

2026-08-24 02:02 UTC