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Congo - KinshasaEbola Outbreak in DRC Reaches Second-Largest on Record, Exceeding 1,600 Deaths
The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing its second-largest Ebola outbreak in history, with confirmed cases rapidly increasing and the death toll surpassing 1,600, raising concerns about its spread.
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Ebola Outbreak in DRC Reaches Second-Largest on Record, Exceeding 1,600 Deaths
First report 23h agoLast update 4h agoMultiple sources report on the worsening Ebola crisis in DRC, highlighting the rapid increase in cases and deaths, and the threat of cross-border spread.
The Ebola outbreak is exacerbating the hunger crisis in the DRC, with the World Food Programme warning that the epidemic, combined with conflict and displacement, is plunging millions into food insecurity.
Reports indicate that while the number of cases and deaths continues to rise, the geographical spread of the Ebola outbreak remains stable, not affecting new health zones.
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