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Is Congo's Ebola outbreak coming under control?

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What happened

Four months in, Congo's Ebola outbreak is one of the largest ever recorded.

Officials and outside experts can't agree on whether it's finally slowing down.

Key facts

  • Four months in, Congo's Ebola outbreak is one of the largest ever recorded.
  • Reported by NPR and published Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:13:52 UTC.

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