Ebola outbreak in Central Africa will be a nightmare to contain, experts warn

Live Science Friday 22 May 2026, 20:17 UTC By Nicoletta Lanese 1 min read

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The Ebola epidemic in the DRC has likely been unfolding for several months.

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