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WHO warns about Ebola outbreak in DRC

The WHO alerts that the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could be the most severe recorded.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning about the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), indicating that it could become the worst in the country's history. Reports indicate that more than 2,000 people have lost their lives due to this disease.

Health authorities are working to control the spread of the virus, but the situation remains critical. The WHO is closely monitoring the development of the outbreak and the response of health systems in the region.

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