Published: May 20, 2026, 17:01 IST | Updated: May 20, 2026, 17:01 IST
Democratic Republic of the Congo is racing to contain a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak after health authorities reported hundreds of suspected cases and a rising death toll in the eastern province of Ituri. Officials say the outbreak has already crossed borders, with neighbouring Uganda confirming infections linked to the crisis. Health teams are intensifying surveillance, treatment and vaccination efforts as fears grow over wider regional transmission.