UNDATED-AP- The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is the fastest-growing one in history and responders are struggling to keep up. Over 1,000 deaths have been confirmed. Strikes by unpaid workers at health centers could spark further unrest, even as a study has begun of two badly needed treatments. This type of Ebola has no approved treatments or vaccines. Cases are spreading to new areas of Congo and the World Health Organization says most new cases are emerging from unknown chains of transmission. The outbreak is complicated by rebels and misinformation, as some people claim Ebola isn’t real.
Why the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history is becoming more challenging
Jul 22, 2026 | 1:15 PM






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