Ebola outbreak in Congo is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history, WHO says

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View in Browser Ebola outbreak in Congo is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history, WHO says August 12, 2026 “At its current pace, it’s on track to eclipse the West African Ebola outbreak of 2014 to 2016,” the head of the World Health Organization told reporters of the ongoing Ebola outbreak.  Read more Want more from AP News? Sign up for Morning Wire and Afternoon Wire for a rundown of the top stories of the day. ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.