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Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for health workers in outbreak epicenter

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: ABC News
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What happened

This has been the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease in history.

Key facts

  • Reported by ABC News and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:18:13 UTC.

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  1. Ebola outbreak reaches new areas in Democratic Republic of Congo

  2. Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for health workers in outbreak epicenter

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