DRC: Africa CDC sounds alarm as Congo Ebola outbreak turns deadliest yet
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spiralling out of control, with more than 1,700 deaths recorded in just 14 weeks and contact tracing failing to contain the virus.
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Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Director-General Jean Kaseya works in his office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Friday, June 19, 2026. -
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spiralling out of control, with more than 1,700 deaths recorded in just 14 weeks and contact tracing failing to contain the virus.
Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya said the response was falling short, warning that contact tracing was no longer effectively containing the outbreak.
Speaking during a visit to Bunia on Tuesday, Kaseya said nearly 70% of new infections were emerging outside known contact lists, showing widespread community transmission and underscoring the need for a new strategy.
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