DRC: In the Shadow of Ebola, the Outbreak of Cholera Worries the WHO

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While the Ebola epidemic is focusing attention in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the country is still facing a prolonged outbreak of cholera. Nearly 39,500 suspected cases and 1,173 deaths have been recorded since the beginning of 2026. The lethality is much higher in the provinces that are not usually affected. The WHO and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warn about the weaknesses of care and the risk of other health emergencies being rele…