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WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organization top official has expressed concern over the rapid spread of a rare type of Ebola in Congo. Authorities have reported at least 134 suspected deaths and over 500 cases.

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WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak
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People in protective masks wait in the corridor of a hospital in Bunia, Congo, Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

The World Health Organization top official has expressed concern over the rapid spread of a rare type of Ebola in Congo. Authorities have reported at least 134 suspected deaths and over 500 cases.

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