The Democratic Republic of the Congo is in the throes of the deadliest Ebola outbreak in its history. Could it have been prevented?

The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces its largest Ebola outbreak, with 3,605 confirmed cases and a 44% fatality rate as of July 30, 2026, warns WHO.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is in the throes of the deadliest Ebola outbreak in its history. Could it have been prevented?