https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ebola-outbreak-in-democratic-republic-of-congo-becomes-deadliest-in-country-s-historyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ebola-outbreak-in-democratic-republic-of-congo-becomes-deadliest-in-country-s-historyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ebola-outbreak-in-democratic-republic-of-congo-becomes-deadliest-in-country-s-history#u46400Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:17:03 +0000The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 5,300 cases, with the UN describing the growth as exponential. The virus is spreading at an unprecedented speed and has not yet peaked. In response, the government launched the "Congo River Without Ebola" initiative to protect major riverside cities, including Mbandaka. While 70,000 vaccines have arrived, the outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, which lacks a specific treatment or vaccine and can spread undetected.Why it mattersThis is the deadliest Ebola outbreak in the history of the DR Congo. The viru https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ebola-outbreak-in-democratic-republic-of-congo-becomes-deadliest-in-country-s-historyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ebola-outbreak-in-democratic-republic-of-congo-becomes-deadliest-in-country-s-history#u44855Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:15:54 +0000The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest in the country's history, with thousands killed. The virus is outpacing contact tracing and the international response, making it hard to stop. Health workers are struggling to keep up with the outbreak.Why it mattersThe Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has been ongoing for some time, and its rapid spread has raised concerns. The country's healthcare system is under-equipped to handle the outbreak, and the international community has been urged to provide more support. The situation is critical, with the virus