Ebola Outbreak Probe Intensifies as Health Teams Hunt Patient Zero
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jun 12, 2026, 13:27 IST | Updated: Jun 12, 2026, 13:27 IST
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are racing to identify the “patient zero” behind a new Ebola outbreak, with early investigations pointing to a funeral as a possible source of transmission. Ongoing conflict in the region is making response efforts more difficult, while officials warn the outbreak may be larger than current confirmed cases suggest.
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