The number of suspected cases of Ebola continues to rise by the day... now above the thousand mark. On the ground, Congolese authorities are scrambling to provide protective equipment which is in short supply, and to establish trust within communities to help fight the spread of the virus. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is visiting Bunia today. Details by Camille Knight.
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ALIMA International NGO set up an treatment centre for the Ebola response in Rwampara REUTERS - Gradel Muyisa Mumbere
Africa
Issued on: 30/05/2026 - 14:34
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