Ebola outbreak continues to worsen, with new collateral risks for girls and women
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is worsening, with 101 confirmed cases and over 900 suspected cases. The outbreak has also spread to Uganda, prompting travel bans from neighboring countries. Experts warn that such outbreaks can lead to increased violence, particularly affecting girls and women.
- ▪As of yesterday, there have been 101 confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- ▪The outbreak has also spread to neighboring Uganda, with seven confirmed infections.
- ▪Experts warn that outbreaks like this increase the risk of violence, particularly for girls and women.
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NewsletterMorning Rounds Ebola outbreak continues to worsen, with new collateral risks for girls and women The new acting FDA head defies expectations, 1.17 billion people with mental disorders, and more health news from Morning Rounds Manage alerts for this article Email this article Share this article OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images By Theresa GaffneyMay 26, 2026 Morning Rounds Writer and Reporter Theresa Gaffney[email protected]Theresa is the lead Morning Rounds writer, and her stories focus on gender-affirming care, reproductive health, and mental health. You can reach Theresa on Signal at theresagaff.97. Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. Good morning.
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