# Why is the latest Ebola outbreak worsening?

https://mins.news/en/item/23207

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-15 22:00 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/8/15/why-is-the-latest-ebola-outbreak-worsening?traffic_source=rss

> The Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed 2,000 people. The WHO says the virus is spreading faster than in any previous outbreak, outpacing containment efforts. Experts from the Red Cross and WHO Africa discuss what is driving the crisis and the dangers it poses.

## Stories

- [Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo](https://mins.news/en/topic/dr-congo-ebola-outbreak) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/dr-congo-ebola-outbreak.md

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