Published: May 20, 2026, 20:16 IST | Updated: May 20, 2026, 20:16 IST
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are battling a fresh Ebola outbreak after at least 136 suspected cases were reported across affected regions. Officials and international health agencies are working to contain the spread through emergency surveillance, isolation measures and contact tracing efforts. The outbreak has raised concerns over public health preparedness and the risk of wider transmission in vulnerable communities.