Researchers launch study on Ebola treatments as Congo outbreak worsens ^27.2%

ABC News - By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP medical writer - 7/2/2026, 4:25 PM

Appeal to Authority 27.6% - Optimism Bias 18.8% - Framing Effect 14.3%

Researchers began a highly anticipated study of two possible Ebola treatments on Thursday in hopes of fighting the still-growing outbreak in eastern Congo, as the World Health Organization announced the enrollment of the first participant. The virus causing this outbreak, called Bundibugyo, is less common than others that cause Ebola... more