# DR Congo health workers battle Ebola despite scant protection

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Published: 2026-06-30T08:47:26+00:00
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## Resource

In Ituri, DR Congo's Ebola epicenter, overwhelmed clinics and a lack of protective gear leave health workers exposed as the outbreak spreads beyond control.

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