'We’re still behind' in Congo's Ebola outbreak even as testing improves, WHO says
The World Health Organization reports that Congo's Ebola outbreak is still lagging despite improvements in testing. As of now, there have been 344 confirmed cases and 60 deaths since the outbreak began in mid-May. Challenges such as limited testing capacity and insecurity in the region continue to hinder effective contact tracing and response efforts.
- ▪Congo's Ebola outbreak has confirmed 344 cases and 60 deaths since mid-May.
- ▪Testing capacity is improving, but only 45% of contacts have been traced.
- ▪Insecurity and misinformation are major obstacles to controlling the outbreak.
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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 on'We’re still behind' in Congo's Ebola outbreak even as testing improves, WHO saysThe World Health Organization says Congo's Ebola outbreak had a head start, but testing is improvingByOPE ADETAYO Associated Press and GEIR MOULSON Associated PressJune 3, 2026, 11:38 AM1:36A health worker disinfects passengers prior to their boarding of the World Food Programme's (WFP) aircraft following the government's announcement of Bunia National Airport's reopening in Bunia, Congo, Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
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