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Congo - Kinshasa· KinshasaDR Congo Grapples with Second Most Lethal Ebola Outbreak on Record
The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing its deadliest Ebola outbreak, with nearly 5,000 cases and over 2,300 fatalities, as health authorities intensify awareness campaigns amidst challenges.
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DR Congo's Ebola Outbreak Becomes Deadliest on Record, Hindering Healthcare Access
First report 6h agoLast update 29m agoThere is significant concern that fear of Ebola is causing pregnant women to avoid clinics, leading to increased birth-related deaths and a drastic reduction in overall health service use.
Reports highlight the escalating severity of the Ebola outbreak, noting it as the second-most lethal on record and detailing the rising number of cases and fatalities.
Health authorities in the DRC are intensifying public awareness campaigns and deploying more health teams to combat the continuous spread of the Ebola virus, which has reached nearly 5,000 cases.
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