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7 July 2026

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

While the Ebola outbreak is a significant global health issue relevant to public health and the role of the WHO, it lacks a direct Indian dimension or specific policy implication for India to warrant a higher score.

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Notes

  • The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has resulted in over 500 deaths.
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) reports 1,561 confirmed cases of Ebola in the DRC.
  • The current outbreak was officially declared in mid-May.

Part of a longer story

This is day 3 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 faced by international health organizations in containing viral outbreaks in conflict-prone regions, with reference to the recent Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. According to the World Health Organization, what is the approximate number of confirmed cases in the recent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

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