1 September 2026 · The Guardian
Ebola Outbreak Hits Record Deaths
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in over 2,000 deaths since May, potentially becoming the deadliest in history.
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Adapted from The Guardian, 23 August 2026, and rewritten at three levels by Newslish. Newslish is not affiliated with the source. Read the original.
Key vocabulary
epidemic
a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease
“The Ebola epidemic has affected many people.”
contain
to keep something harmful under control
“Health teams are trying to contain the spread of Ebola.”
outbreak
a sudden rise in the occurrence of a disease
“The outbreak of Ebola has caused many deaths.”
correspondent
a person who reports news from a specific location
“The correspondent reported on the Ebola crisis.”
strategies
plans of action designed to achieve a specific goal
“Health officials are developing strategies to fight the outbreak.”
Quick quiz
01How many people have died from Ebola in this outbreak?
02What is the potential significance of this outbreak?
03Who did The Guardian speak to for insights on the outbreak?
04When was the first case of this epidemic recorded?
Discussion
What measures do you think are most effective in controlling outbreaks like Ebola?