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23 June 2026

Ebola outbreak in Congo

While the Ebola outbreak is a significant global health issue, it lacks a direct Indian dimension or policy implication, making it useful only as contextual material for broader discussions on global health security and pandemic management.

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Notes

  • Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached 1,003 confirmed cases.
  • The outbreak has resulted in 254 deaths to date.
  • 100 individuals have successfully recovered from the virus.
  • The outbreak is primarily concentrated in the Ituri province.
  • The outbreak was officially declared on May 15.
  • Contact tracing remains a significant challenge for health officials in managing the spread.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 9 in Ebola outbreak in Congo and international spread, which has been running since 23 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges associated with contact tracing in containing viral outbreaks in conflict-prone or geographically difficult regions. How does this impact global health security? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The Ebola outbreak reported in the Ituri province is located in which of the following countries?

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