Far from the Middle East but no less alarming, health officials are reportedly “in a panic” over the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Authorities are voicing serious concern about the trajectory of the outbreak, though specific case counts were not detailed in initial reports. The language used by health officials — “we are in a panic” — signals a level of alarm that is likely to draw increased international attention and, potentially, emergency aid in the coming days.
Walter Murrow
May 18, 2026
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