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Ebola outbreak in DRC grows as mistrust hampers response
Filed: Jun 17, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET
Summary: Mistrust in the Democratic Republic of Congo is complicating efforts to stop a growing Ebola outbreak.
WHO: Jean Kaseya, Africa CDC director
WHAT: Warned that the Ebola outbreak could become worse if not stopped soon.
WHEN: Jun 17, 2026 at 6:52 PM ET
WHERE: Democratic Republic of Congo
WHY: The confirmed Ebola cases have surged since the outbreak was declared on May 15.
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