Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could last months, WHO says
The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could last for several months. The outbreak, centered in eastern Congo, has already resulted in over 130 suspected deaths and more than 540 suspected cases. Health officials are concerned about the rapid spread of the virus in a region affected by conflict and displacement.
- ▪The suspected death toll from the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa stands at more than 130 people.
- ▪The outbreak is primarily located in eastern Congo, where migrant laborers are moving across borders.
- ▪WHO officials have indicated that the outbreak could last for several months, similar to a previous outbreak that took two years to contain.
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Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could last months, WHO saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe outbreak is centered in eastern Congo, where people, including migrant laborers working in gold mines, move across borders.PHOTO: EPALynsey Chutel, Yan Zhuang and Ephrat LivniPublished May 20, 2026, 07:55 AMUpdated May 20, 2026, 07:55 AMThe number of people infected by Ebola in central Africa could be much higher than reported and the outbreak could last for months, global health officials warned on May 19.The suspected death toll stood on May 19 at more than 130 people.The outbreak is centered in eastern Congo, where people, including migrant laborers working in gold mines, move across borders.
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