Women and girls pay high price in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) Ebola outbreak

APO Group - Africa-Newsroom: latest news releases | 18-09-2026 09:21pm |

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has disproportionately affected women and girls. Many are on the frontlines caring for patients and families, often at high risk of infection. Official data shows that more than 54 percent of confirmed Ebola cases are among women.

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