Ebola outbreak sparks fear across Central Africa

Ebola outbreak sparks fear across Central Africa

May 20, 2026 5:38 pm MST.

WHO says suspected Ebola cases and deaths are expected to rise in Congo and Uganda, as aid arrives and residents plead for stronger protections. Brandon Rowe reports.

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