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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 6 MIN

Aid worker in the DRC discusses Ebola outbreak

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An aid worker on the ground in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) warned that the current Ebola outbreak is likely far larger than official numbers suggest due to systemic tracking challenges, widespread community fear, and an highly mobile population. Speaking from the epicenter of the crisis, the Samaritan’s Purse outbreak response manager highlighted a critical lack of medical tools to fight this specific strain of the virus.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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