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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Catherine Armecin Martin

Ebola Outbreak 2026 Update: Former CDC Director Warns It Could 'Become a Very Significant Pandemic'

Global health authorities are on high alert as a rapidly escalating public health crisis threatens to cross international borders. The 2026 Ebola outbreak, currently devastating the Democratic Republic of Congo, is drawing severe warnings from top medical experts worldwide.

Global health officials fear the highly contagious and deadly virus will soon spread rapidly beyond its current epicentre, prompting immediate concern for broader international security. With new infections surging, governments are rushing to implement rigorous preventative measures before the situation deteriorates further.

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