WHO warns Ebola outbreak risk now 'very high' in DR Congo
France24 • 5/15/2026 – 5/22/2026
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score50/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
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- 2026-05-22WHO warns Ebola outbreak risk now 'very high' in DR Congo (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 16 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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