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How health officials are responding to Congo Ebola outbreak

Africa's top public health body has confirmed a new and deadly Ebola outbreak in a remote Congo province. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has more.

Published May 15, 2026, 10:33 PM

Updated May 20, 2026, 9:44 AM5.1K

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How health officials are responding to Congo Ebola outbreak

Africa's top public health body has confirmed a new and deadly Ebola outbreak in a remote Congo province. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has more.

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How health officials are responding to Congo Ebola outbreak

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