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Suspected Ebola cases triple in a week as WHO warns of rapid spread in DRC
Situation described as ‘deeply worrisome’ by officials as aid cuts and community distrust impede responders The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo poses a “very high” risk to the country, the World Health Organization…
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The World Health Organization has upgraded its threat assessment for the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, citing a "very high" risk to the country. The number of suspected cases has tripled in a week, with almost 750 reported and 177 suspected deaths. This rapid spread is a cause for concern, as it indicates a potential loss of control over the outbreak. The situation is complicated by aid cuts and community distrust, which are hindering responders' efforts to contain the outbreak.
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