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UN chief urges international action against Ebola in DRC

From Radio Okapi · () French

Translated from French and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 5,700 cases and 2,700 deaths.
  • UN Secretary-General António Guterres appealed to the international community for increased support as resources dwindle.
  • The call comes as the epidemic continues its spread, threatening to exhaust available means in the coming weeks.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for a significant increase in international support to combat the escalating Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The virus has claimed over 2,700 lives and infected more than 5,700 people since its official declaration three years ago.

Guterres issued an urgent appeal on Thursday, August 27, 2026, highlighting the critical state of the response. He warned that the resources currently allocated to fighting the outbreak risk being depleted within a matter of weeks, potentially leaving response efforts severely hampered.

The epidemic's persistent spread in the DRC underscores the ongoing challenges faced by health workers and the government. The call for greater international mobilization aims to secure the necessary funding, personnel, and logistical support to contain the virus and prevent further loss of life.

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Originally published by Radio Okapi in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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