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Head of the UN mission in Congo James Swan visits an Ebola treatment center in Bunia, Congo, Thursday, June 4, 2026.

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As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformation

As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformation

A radio show in Congo is trying to battle misinformation around an ongoing Ebola outbreak. Radio Télévision Mont Bleu station in Bunia has launched a program that has become a vital tool to win over residents who are unaware or skeptical about the rare Bundibugyo type of Ebola that has hit Congo. As of Wednesday, at least 62 people had died from 363 confirmed cases. Resistance to protocols during public health emergencies is common in Congo, which is battling its 17th Ebola outbreak since the virus was first identified there in 1976. Officials say widespread rumors arising from fear and misinformation discourage residents from heeding health warnings or seeking treatment.