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Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo: What's going on and why is the outbreak so alarming?

CBC News · August 19, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo: What's going on and why is the outbreak so alarming?

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading at an "unprecedented speed," according to the World Health Organization.

Experts say armed conflict and a lack of vaccines or treatment are among several factors complicating response efforts.

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