### [2026-09-20](/feed/2026/09/20/index.md)

##### 2026 Ebola epidemic
# The Democratic Republic of the Congo launches vaccinations for frontline workers amdist the Ebola outbreak in the country. 




### Sources:

1. [Africanews](https://www.africanews.com/2026/09/20/congo-launches-ebola-vaccination-campaign-for-frontline-workers/)

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