The Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading as cases been confirmed in Uganda.
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SUN · 2026-05-24 · 19:57 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0524-78898
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Ebola spreads in the DRC as authorities struggle to contain outbreak
The Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is expanding, with cases now confirmed in Uganda. This development indicates a widening geographical reach of the virus.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-05-24 · 19:57 GMTOutlet · State media · QatarRead · 1 min
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The Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is expanding, with cases now confirmed in Uganda. This development indicates a widening geographical reach of the virus. Authorities are reportedly struggling to contain the ongoing outbreak. The article does not provide specific details on the timeline or the reasons for the containment challenges.
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Cases of Ebola have been confirmed in Uganda.
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Ebola outbreak is spreading in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Authorities are struggling to contain the Ebola outbreak in the DRC.
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