SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2026|No. 1933
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Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo Raises Alarm as New Strain Emerges

A fast-growing Ebola outbreak caused by a strain with no approved vaccine or treatment has crossed borders in Central Africa, prompting urgent containment efforts.

Health workers in protective gear prepare to isolate a suspected Ebola case at a clinic in eastern DRC.
Health workers in protective gear prepare to isolate a suspected Ebola case at a clinic in eastern DRC.
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A fast-growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has crossed borders, raising alarms far beyond Central Africa. This time, the virus is a strain with no approved vaccine or treatment. As cases rise and governments scramble to respond, can the outbreak be contained before it spreads further?

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  • Catherine Soi ( @cate_soi), Al Jazeera Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Sarí el-Khalili with Spencer Cline, Tamara Khandaker, Jana Dabliz, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Tamara Khandaker.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Rick Rush mixed this episode. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.

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