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“DR Congo Ebola outbreak exceeds 11,000 cases”
“The 17th outbreak of the virus in the DRC’s history was officially declared in May but experts believe it emerged weeks or even months earlier.”
DRC Ebola outbreak reaches 11,042 cases with 5,387 deaths
Key points
- Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo surpassed 11,000 confirmed cases.
- Official figures show 11,042 infections and 5,387 deaths with around 2,990 recoveries.
- Outbreak began in Ituri province and spread to seven other provinces.
- Security challenges and armed conflict hinder the response efforts in eastern DRC.
- No approved vaccines or treatments exist for the Bundibugyo strain involved.
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