Countries bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have stepped up screening at border crossings, trained frontline health workers, and activated emergency plans to reduce the risk of imported cases as the DRC battles a growing Ebola outbreak.
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 864 Ebola-related deaths and 2,181 confirmed infections as authorities expand surveillance and contact tracing across affected provinces.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared a public health emergency of international concern on May 17 due to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, warning of the potential for its spread to other countries and emphasising that the risk of regional spread remains high.
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Health workers interact at the Evangelical Medical Center, in Bunia, eastern Congo, Friday, July 3, 2026, where Ebola clinical trials are scheduled to take place.Photo| AP Updated on: 15 Jul 2026, 8:58 am
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