As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to eating wild animals
Ebola is currently affecting eastern Congo, with over 1,000 suspected cases and at least 220 deaths reported. Experts warn that the consumption of wild meat, a cultural staple in the region, poses a risk for zoonotic diseases like Ebola. Despite the health threats, demand for wild meat remains high, complicating efforts to control the outbreak.
- ▪The Congolese government has confirmed more than 1,000 suspected cases of Ebola since declaring an outbreak on May 15.
- ▪The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved medicines or vaccines.
- ▪Consumption of wild meat is linked to the spread of zoonotic diseases, including Ebola, despite cultural significance.
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- ▪ Congo Ebola outbreak highlights risk of hunting, eating wild animals — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to eating wild animals - AP News — Google News
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onAs Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to eating wild animalsFor many in Congo and elsewhere in Central and West Africa, there is no shame in craving wild meat, a key part of the cultureByRODNEY MUHUMUZA Associated PressMay 30, 2026, 12:14 AM1:16Guyva Mputu, a vendor at the Masina market, displays bushmeat for sale in Kinshasa, Congo, Thursday, April 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Samy Ntumba Shambuyi)The Associated PressKINSHASA, Congo -- The vendors of wild meat at the sprawling Masina Market in the Congolese capital don’t always display their goods openly.
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