Published on
13/08/2026 - 21:13 GMT+2
An Ebola outbreak that is on track to become the deadliest in the Democratic Republic of Congo's history has spread to a sixth province, raising fears it could spill into South Sudan.
The outbreak, which began in the conflict-scarred northeastern province of Ituri, is already considered the largest ever in the vast central African country.
Declared on 15 May, it is thought to have already been spreading for several weeks and is the DRC's 17th Ebola outbreak.
