DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Declared Global Health Emergency
A new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, caused by the Bundibugyo strain for which no vaccine exists, has led to a significant death toll. The World Health Organization has declared the situation a public health emergency due to its severity and high risk.
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