Fighting suspicion and mistrust about Ebola

NPR | By Gabrielle Emanuel

Published June 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM EDT

A big challenge in fighting this Ebola outbreak is the spread of rumors and falsehoods on social media. Aid workers and officials are launching efforts to combat this misinformation.

Gabrielle Emanuel

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