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DRC Ebola surge outpaces response, 282 cases, 42 deaths

6/1/2026

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The Democratic Republic of Congo reported 282 Ebola cases and 42 deaths, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to warn the outbreak outpaces the global response.
Recovered patients said fear and misinformation cause avoidance of hospitals and urged reporting despite no Bundibugyo vaccine.
São Paulo officials said an Ebola case tested positive for meningitis, keeping Brazil’s Ebola risk low.
Cagliari hospitals activated Ebola protocols after a traveler returned from the Congo.

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The Democratic Republic of Congo reported 282 Ebola cases and 42 deaths, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to warn the outbreak outpaces the global response.
Recovered patients said fear and misinformation cause avoidance of hospitals and urged reporting despite no Bundibugyo vaccine.
São Paulo officials said an Ebola case tested positive for meningitis, keeping Brazil’s Ebola risk low.
Cagliari hospitals activated Ebola protocols after a traveler returned from the Congo.