How Congo is battling an Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and anger
Congo is facing a severe Ebola outbreak complicated by local violence and aid cuts. The number of suspected cases has surpassed 900, primarily in Ituri Province, where health facilities are overwhelmed. Experts warn that the ongoing crises in the region are exacerbating the situation, making containment efforts increasingly difficult.
- ▪The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has been declared a global health emergency.
- ▪Suspected cases of Ebola have now passed 900, with significant numbers in Ituri Province.
- ▪International aid cuts have severely impacted the region's ability to respond to health crises.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onHow Congo is battling an Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and angerExperts say several crises combine to make the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo difficult to containByGERALD IMRAY Associated Press and JEAN-YVES KAMALE Associated PressMay 24, 2026, 10:10 AM1:12A woman mourns an Ebola victim as the coffin is take away for burial, at Sofepadi Hospital in Bunia, Congo, Saturday, May 23, 2026.
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