WHO warns DR Congo Ebola outbreak may be double the official tally

aljazeera.com·Al Jazeera Staff·2026-07-14T13:07:34.000Z
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This article documents human rights concerns or humanitarian issues using credible institutional sources. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It reports on concerns raised by a World Health Organization official that Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are significantly underreported, with the true number likely two to four times higher than official figures. The article also highlights growing challenges in the response effort, including healthcare workers threatening to strike over unpaid salaries, despite continuing to treat patients in difficult conditions.

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