Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 22, 2026 —

WHO Warns of Rapidly Spreading Ebola Outbreak in Congo

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly, leading to a significantly increased risk assessment at the national level. This warning comes as the organization grapples with the scale of the epidemic.

According to the latest figures, there are 82 confirmed cases of Ebola in Congo, resulting in seven deaths. However, the WHO believes the actual size of the epidemic is considerably larger. There are nearly 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths that are being investigated.

In neighboring Uganda, the situation is currently reported as stable. Two confirmed cases have been identified in Uganda, both of whom are travelers who had recently been in Congo. Health officials are monitoring the situation closely in both countries.

Story summarized from the original created by Rubén Rosario on wsvn.com, see more information here.

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