### [2026-05-25](/feed/2026/05/25/index.md)

##### 2026 Ebola epidemic
# The World Health Organization warns that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda is outpacing response efforts, with at least 220 suspected deaths reported. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20260525-who-puts-suspected-ebola-deaths-at-220-warns-outbreak-is-outpacing-rescue-efforts)

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