WHO chief warns of Ebola epidemic

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Roger Evans
May 26, 2026Advertisement
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is worsening, with WHOchief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warning of more than 220 suspected deaths.
In Mongbwalu, violence against medical staff has forced hospitals to evacuate, hampering efforts to contain the virus. With no vaccine for the current strain and rising community mistrust, health workers say the epidemic is spreading faster than they can respond.