DR Congo · Latest · 4 September 2026
Five gaps stand between Congo and control of Ebola
Surveillance, tracing, treatment capacity, laboratories and safe burials remain critical weaknesses in the fast-moving outbreak.
By Africa News Desk · Breaking news and regional affairs · 2 min read
Surveillance, tracing, treatment capacity, laboratories and safe burials remain critical weaknesses in the fast-moving outbreak.
Only a fraction of estimated contacts had been traced, while insecurity and distrust blocked access to some health zones.
Africa CDC warned that the outbreak had not yet peaked when AP published its assessment.
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