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Water Shortages and Pollution Complicate Ebola Response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Polluted waterways and water shortages are complicating efforts to fight Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The conditions could hinder disease-control measures.

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Why it matters

Poor water access can increase public-health risks and impede containment of an Ebola outbreak.

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  1. Polluted waterways and water shortages complicate the fight against Ebola in the DRC ↗news.mongabay.com · Recorded source date: Aug 26, 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

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