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Oct 19, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
WHO warns Ebola outbreak could surpass deadliest on record
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The World Health Organization warned that the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo could surpass the deadliest on record, which killed more than 11,000 people in West Africa. Health workers also described stigma and isolation worsening the psychological toll on patients, survivors and families; one woman said she lost five relatives to Ebola.
WHO: The World Health Organization
WHAT: The World Health Organization warned that the Ebola outbreak could surpass the deadliest on record.
WHEN: Reported Oct 19, 2026 at 2:08 AM ET
WHERE: Democratic Republic of Congo
WHY: The outbreak's reported scale prompted the WHO's warning that it could surpass the historical record.
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