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Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo's Ebola Outbreak Has the Potential to Become a Global Pandemic. How to Make Sure It Doesn't

[The Conversation Africa] Given its speed, scale and scope, the Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease that broke out in the Democratic Republic of Congo in mid-2026 could become a global epidemic.

  • Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DR Congo risks becoming global pandemic
  • Delayed detection exacerbates situation with backlogs in treatment and surveillance
  • Armed conflict hinders access to treatment, complicating containment efforts

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