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Ebola Likely Year-Long; Conflict, Cuts Stall DRC Response

6/17/2026

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Red Cross manager warns the Ebola outbreak could last a year with the peak ahead.
WHO reports 808 cases and 192 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Conflict in Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu hampers response to the Bundibugyo strain, which has no vaccine or treatment.
Oxfam says funding cuts have reduced contact tracing while health workers lack water, protective gear and face attacks on Red Cross volunteers.

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Red Cross manager warns the Ebola outbreak could last a year with the peak ahead.
WHO reports 808 cases and 192 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Conflict in Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu hampers response to the Bundibugyo strain, which has no vaccine or treatment.
Oxfam says funding cuts have reduced contact tracing while health workers lack water, protective gear and face attacks on Red Cross volunteers.