Ebola outbreak in DR Congo killing one person every 30 minutes, UN says
- Posted on August 14, 2026
- By Le Monde
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The Democratic Republic of Congo faces an unprecedented public health crisis as Ebola claims lives at an alarming rate of one death every thirty minutes. According to UN reports, the current epidemic has reached critical acceleration levels, surpassing previous transmission records and establishing new concerning benchmarks. Health authorities warn this outbreak could potentially become the most devastating in Ebola's documented history, necessitating urgent international intervention and resource mobilization to contain further spread.
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