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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Spreads Rapidly, WHO Warns of Scale

An Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has led to 136 deaths, prompting the WHO to warn about its rapid spread and scale. International efforts are ramping up to contain the deadly virus as fear grips affected communities.

19 May, 08:03 — 20 May, 03:14
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BBCHigh1d ago

Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns

Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1d ago

DRC prepares Ebola treatment centres as death toll rises

Health workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are restoring Ebola treatment centres.

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Fox NewsMixed1d ago

WHO head 'deeply concerned' over 'scale and speed' of Ebola spread, says emergency committee will meet

WHO chief convenes emergency committee over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda, citing over 500 suspected cases and 131 fatalities from the virus.

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globe-and-mailHigh1d ago

WHO chief ‘deeply concerned’ about scale and speed of Ebola outbreak as cases rise sharply - The Globe and Mail

WHO chief ‘deeply concerned’ about scale and speed of Ebola outbreak as cases rise sharply  The Globe and Mail

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1d ago

136 dead, no vaccine or cure: WHO warns over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak

By TOI WORLD DESK

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china-dailyLow1d ago

Africa ramps up Ebola response as cases rise - China Daily - Global Edition

Africa ramps up Ebola response as cases rise  China Daily - Global Edition

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arab-newsMixed1d ago

WHO chief says ‘deeply concerned’ by ‘scale and speed’ of DR Congo Ebola outbreak - Arab News

WHO chief says ‘deeply concerned’ by ‘scale and speed’ of DR Congo Ebola outbreak  Arab News

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vanguard-ngMixed1d ago

‘Scale and speed’ of Ebola outbreak worry WHO

WHO has voiced concern about the "scale and speed" of an Ebola that has killed an estimated 131 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo The post ‘Scale and speed’ of Ebola outbreak worry WHO appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Oboh

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star-kenyaMixed1d ago

Ebola may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns - the-star.co.ke

Ebola may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns  the-star.co.ke

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myjoyonlineMixed1d ago

‘Ebola has tortured us’: Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads

Fear has gripped Ebola-hit areas in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as the suspected number of deaths continues to rise, as officials say they are struggling to catch up to an outbreak that may have previously been spreading undetected.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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actualite-cdMixed1d ago

DR Congo races to contain Ebola as death toll hits 136 - Xinhua

DR Congo races to contain Ebola as death toll hits 136  Xinhua

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arab-news19 May, 08:03First to report

WHO chief says ‘deeply concerned’ by ‘scale and speed’ of DR Congo Ebola outbreak - Arab News

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globe-and-mail19 May, 10:43

WHO chief ‘deeply concerned’ about scale and speed of Ebola outbreak as cases rise sharply - The Globe and Mail

star-kenya19 May, 11:15

Ebola may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns - the-star.co.ke

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daily-mirror-lk19 May, 13:26

American who contracted Ebola in DR Congo evacuated for treatment - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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faz19 May, 14:44

Kongo: WHO besorgt über rasche Ausbreitung von Ebola 

vanguard-ng19 May, 15:06

‘Scale and speed’ of Ebola outbreak worry WHO

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Fox News19 May, 16:31

WHO head 'deeply concerned' over 'scale and speed' of Ebola spread, says emergency committee will meet

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straits-times19 May, 18:05

Latest Ebola outbreak tough to tackle - The Straits Times

Al Jazeera19 May, 18:38

DRC prepares Ebola treatment centres as death toll rises

actualite-cd19 May, 18:51

DR Congo races to contain Ebola as death toll hits 136 - Xinhua

BBC19 May, 19:32

Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns

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observador19 May, 21:28

OMS justifica emergência por propagação do vírus Ébola

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la-repubblica19 May, 23:00

L’Oms: “Ebola sempre più veloce”. Controlli per chi arriva in Italia

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china-daily20 May, 01:17

Africa ramps up Ebola response as cases rise - China Daily - Global Edition

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Times of India20 May, 02:55

136 dead, no vaccine or cure: WHO warns over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak

myjoyonline20 May, 03:14Latest update

‘Ebola has tortured us’: Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads