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Ebola outbreak could exceed 20,000 cases, CDC warns

8 Jun 2026, 10:19 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)
Ebola outbreak could exceed 20,000 cases, CDC warns
Credit: editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)

A growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could surpass 20,000 cases within months if efforts to isolate infected people fail, according to new U.S. health projections. Experts warn the spread of a rare virus strain and ongoing conflict could fuel a major health crisis.