Event Brief
UN says Ebola epidemic in eastern Congo remains huge
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 15, 2026 at 6:15 AM ET
Summary: U.N. officials said efforts to curb Ebola in eastern Congo are showing some progress, but the outbreak remains “massive” and will take months to bring under control. The UN special Ebola coordinator said case growth continues in some areas, while WHO said it is too early to confirm the epidemic has passed its peak.
WHO: Julien Harneis (U.N. special Ebola coordinator) and Olivier le Polain (WHO)
WHAT: UN officials warned the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo remains massive and still growing in some areas, with no confirmed peak yet.
WHEN: Sep 15, 2026
WHERE: Geneva, Switzerland
WHY: The remarks were made during a Geneva press briefing about the current status of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo.
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