Ebola treatment centres open in Congo as WHO sends team
Ebola treatment centres are set to open in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the number of cases rises. An American doctor has been diagnosed with the virus, prompting health experts to criticize the U.S. government's funding cuts to the World Health Organization. The outbreak has resulted in at least 118 deaths and 300 suspected cases, with fears that the situation may worsen.
- ▪The Democratic Republic of the Congo will open three Ebola treatment centres in Ituri province due to a recent outbreak.
- ▪There have been at least 118 deaths and 300 suspected cases of Ebola in the DRC, with one death reported in Uganda.
- ▪Health experts are concerned that the number of cases will increase as surveillance efforts are intensified.
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Ebola treatment centres to open in Congo as American doctor diagnosedTopic:EbolaTue 19 May 2026 at 10:37amTue 19 May 2026 at 10:37amTue 19 May 2026 at 10:37amHealth experts say the number of cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is likely to increase. (Reuters: Arlette Bashizi)In short:There have been at least 118 deaths and 300 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and one death and one suspected case in neighbouring Uganda. An American doctor is among those diagnosed, as health experts criticise US President Donald Trump's decision to cut ties with and funding to the World Health Organization.What's next?Experts say the number of cases is likely to rise as health officials conduct more…
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