Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history

The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 17, 2026 at 12:55 AM ET · First coverage Aug 17, 2026 at 12:41 AM ET

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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history

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