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Ebola outbreak strains health workers in DRC (Level A1) — green trees near houses under white clouds and blue sky during daytime

Ebola outbreak strains health workers in DRCCEFR A1

22 May 2026

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Adapted from Maghene Deba, SciDev • CC BY 2.0

Photo by b40deep, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
1 min
51 words
  • There is an Ebola outbreak in the DRC.
  • It is in the Mongbwalu area.
  • Health workers are caring for sick people.
  • They do not have enough supplies.
  • They lack full protective equipment.
  • Medics are working and taking risks.
  • People in the area are very worried.
  • Some help is coming from outside.

Difficult words

  • outbreak — a sudden start of many disease cases
  • supply — things needed for work or help
    supplies
  • equipment — tools and clothes for a specific job
    protective equipment
  • medic — a person who treats sick people
    Medics
  • risk — a chance of danger or harm happening
    risks

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Discussion questions

  • Are you worried about disease in your area?
  • Would you help sick people if you could?
  • Have you ever helped someone who was sick?

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