Published: Jun 16, 2026, 20:12 IST | Updated: Jun 16, 2026, 20:12 IST
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is raising fresh concerns among global health experts, with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warning that the true scale of the crisis may still be unknown. More than 780 confirmed cases have been reported, while aid groups say dangerous gaps remain in surveillance, testing and containment efforts. MSF has described the situation as deeply worrying, cautioning that the outbreak could become one of the most challenging public health emergencies the country has faced in recent years.