DRC health minister visits hotspot for Ebola outbreak
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing its 17th Ebola outbreak, which has been declared an international emergency by the World Health Organization. The health minister is visiting the Ituri province, which is the hardest hit by the outbreak. Concerns are rising that increased regional mobility could lead to a faster spread of the virus.
- ▪The DRC is experiencing its 17th Ebola outbreak.
- ▪The World Health Organization has declared the situation an international emergency.
- ▪The health minister is visiting the Ituri province to address the outbreak.
- ▪There are fears that high regional mobility may accelerate the transmission of Ebola.
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Toggle PlayDRC health minister visits hotspot for Ebola outbreakNewsFeedDRC health minister visits hotspot for Ebola outbreakThe Democratic Republic of the Congo is grappling with its 17th Ebola outbreak, declared an international emergency by the World Health Organization. The DRC’s health minister is visiting the hardest-hit Ituri province, amid fears high regional mobility could accelerate transmission.Published On 18 May 202618 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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