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Congo - KinshasaEbola Outbreak Continues in Democratic Republic of Congo
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 9,000 confirmed cases and over 4,300 deaths, with a case fatality rate around 48%, leading to avoidance of health services.
Background
The Democratic Republic of Congo has faced multiple Ebola outbreaks over the past four decades. The current outbreak, primarily affecting eastern provinces, is complicated by ongoing armed conflict and community mistrust, hindering public health efforts to contain the virus.
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Ebola Outbreak Continues in Democratic Republic of Congo
First report 22h agoLast update 2h agoHighlighting how fear of Ebola is causing people to avoid essential healthcare services, impacting child vaccinations and clinic births.
Reporting on the increasing number of confirmed Ebola cases and deaths, along with the high fatality rate.
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