DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreading exponentially, UN responders warn

As the deadliest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo’s history continued spreading on Friday, UN responders renewed their urgent appeal for immediate international support, with existing funding for lifesaving work critically low.

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Aug 21, 2026, 12:00 PM

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UN Humanitarian Aid reported: DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreading exponentially, UN responders warn
As the deadliest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo’s history continued spreading on Friday, UN responders renewed their urgent appeal for immediate international support, with existing funding for lifesaving work critically low.
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Source country: International
Published (UTC): 2026-08-21T12:00:00.000Z
Source: UN Humanitarian Aid
Original source: https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/08/1168182

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