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What is Ebola and why isstopping the latest outbreak so difficult?

DR Congo's Ebola outbreak involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.

BBC News25 Aug 2026, 12:12 pmUpdated 3h ago1 min readAfricaAfrica

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What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?

DR Congo's Ebola outbreak involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.

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Source: BBC News. Published 25 Aug 2026, 12:12 pm.

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