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More than 900 suspected Ebola cases identified in DRC, WHO chief says

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said more than 900 suspected Ebola cases, including 101 confirmed infections, have been identified in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The figures underscore ongoing concerns over the spread of the virus in the region.

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May 25, 2026

More than 900 suspected Ebola cases identified in DRC, WHO chief says

FILE PHOTO: Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaks during the opening session of the WHO's 79th World Health Assembly at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, May 18, 2026.

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More than 900 suspected Ebola cases, including 101 confirmed infections, have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the World Health Organization.


WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Sunday that health authorities are closely monitoring the situation as efforts continue to contain the spread of the disease and strengthen response measures in affected areas.


The outbreak adds pressure on public health systems in the region, where surveillance and emergency response teams are working to trace contacts, isolate cases, and prevent further transmission. -Reporting by Disha Mishra in Bengaluru; Editing by Nia Williams/Reuters

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