Why are experts warning latest Ebola outbreak could be ‘worst ever’?

aljazeera.com·Shola Lawal·2026-06-17T16:15:30.000Z
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This article warns that the current Ebola outbreak in eastern Africa could become the worst in history because the rare Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or treatment, and it's spreading in a region destabilized by conflict and underfunded health systems. It uses strong language like 'deadly' and 'worst ever' to emphasize urgency and fear, while highlighting the lack of global attention and resources compared to past outbreaks. The article effectively conveys the seriousness of the situation but doesn't provide enough context about how previous Bundibugyo outbreaks were contained, which could help readers judge how truly unprecedented this one is.

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