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World · 24 May 2026

Over 900 Ebola cases cause big problems

Over 900 Ebola cases cause big problems

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The Ebola outbreak is causing significant difficulties for health authorities and aid groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Health Organization declared a global health emergency as suspected cases passed 900 in the country's east. Médecins Sans Frontières' Kate White is concerned about resource access, and two treatment centres faced arson attacks last week.

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