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Ebola Outbreak in Congo Could Become the Worst on Record, Warn Health Officials
NYT > World News·Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Africa's CDC chief has warned that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in DR Congo could become the worst on record. The Red Cross says the peak is still ahead, not behind, and the outbreak could take up to a year to contain. Health workers on the ground say infection rates have not yet flattened.
Why It Matters
A prolonged, large-scale Ebola outbreak is a global health risk. After COVID-19, the world — including India — knows how quickly infectious disease crises can spiral beyond borders.
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