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Congo - Kinshasa· KinshasaDR Congo Ebola Outbreak Exceeds 5,000 Cases
The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing a severe Ebola outbreak, with confirmed cases surpassing 5,000 and a high mortality rate, particularly affecting children.
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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Exceeds 5,000 Cases, High Child Mortality
First report 6h agoLast update 1h agoReports confirm the rising number of Ebola cases and deaths in DR Congo, highlighting the severity of the outbreak.
There is significant concern over the high mortality rate among children, who account for a third of Ebola deaths despite being a smaller percentage of cases.
The WHO warns that the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has a high potential to spread further within the country and across international borders.
Frontline Ebola workers in eastern Congo are overworked and unpaid, leading to questions about their continued participation in the response.
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