Ebola deaths rise sharply as ‘scale and speed’ of outbreak concerns WHO
The Ebola outbreak in central Africa has resulted in at least 131 deaths and 531 suspected infections, raising concerns from the World Health Organization. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has no approved vaccine or treatment, complicating containment efforts. An American missionary has tested positive for the virus, highlighting the potential for further spread beyond the region.
- ▪At least 131 people are believed to have been killed and 531 suspected to have been infected in the latest outbreak.
- ▪The outbreak was undetected for weeks, adding to the complexities in containing it.
- ▪An American missionary named Dr. Peter Stafford tested positive for the virus after treating patients in Congo.
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AfricaEbola deaths rise sharply as ‘scale and speed’ of outbreak concerns WHOAt least 131 people are believed to have been killed and 531 suspected to have been infected in the latest outbreak, according to the Congolese Ministry of Health. An American missionary was among those who tested positive for the deadly disease.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleAmerican tests positive for Ebola as outbreak spreads in Africa02:02Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 19, 2026, 6:18 AM EDTBy Alexander SmithThe death toll from an Ebola outbreak in central Africa rose sharply Tuesday, with the head of the World Health Organization expressing concern over the “scale and speed of the epidemic.”Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access…
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