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HealthCongo’s Ebola epidemic may have gone unnoticed for months

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s deadliest Ebola outbreak may have started months before authorities officially declared it on May 15. The first known case was a health worker from Mongbwalu in Ituri Province, while reports describe suspicious deaths there as early as late March and April. International organizations criticized delays in the initial response.

EbolaDemocratic Republic of CongoIturi Provincepublic health

DDW★★★★☆2026-09-16 11:49Original

Congo’s Ebola epidemic may have gone unnoticed for months
Congo’s Ebola epidemic may have gone unnoticed for monthsHealth