DR Congo starts vaccination against ebola to stop the deadliest outbreak in its history
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DR Congo starts vaccination against ebola to stop the deadliest outbreak in its history

Expresso28 August 2026 at 11:25

The authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo have initiated a vaccination campaign against ebola to try to contain an outbreak that has spread at an accelerated pace in the country.

The outbreak in question is described as the deadliest in the history of the Democratic Republic of Congo, representing one of the biggest public health challenges faced by the African country.

The vaccination campaign emerges as a priority measure of the Congolese health authorities to stop the spread of the disease and protect the most vulnerable populations affected by the outbreak.

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