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HealthPublished: 16 July 2026 at 21:37

WHO warns: Ebola spreading faster than ever in DR Congo

The World Health Organization warns that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading faster than any previous outbreak.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a serious warning regarding the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The organization states that this outbreak is spreading at a faster rate than any previously recorded Ebola incident.

WHO experts emphasize that the current situation is alarming, as the virus is spreading at an accelerated pace, outpacing all previous outbreaks recorded since the virus was discovered.

Ebola is a severe, often fatal illness that affects humans and primates. It spreads through direct contact with the body fluids of an infected person or animal. The DRC has experienced several Ebola outbreaks in the past, but this is the first to spread so rapidly.

The WHO calls on the international community to increase vigilance and support to contain the virus's spread and prevent further epidemic development. The organization continues to monitor the situation and provide necessary assistance to affected regions.

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