100 days of Ebola: DRC outbreak now fastest growing on record
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the fastest-growing on record, with over 5,000 confirmed cases and 2,500 deaths. Health authorities are currently working to distribute vaccines to combat the rapidly spreading virus.
Why it matters
The rapid escalation of this health crisis poses a significant threat to regional stability and public health in Central Africa.
UK World Politics Business Science Culture Tech FactCheck Team 4m 22 Aug 2026 100 days of Ebola: DRC outbreak now fastest growing on record By Zahra Warsame Tens of thousands of doses of a vaccine used for previous strains of Ebola have begun arriving in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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