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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 4,000 Cases Amidst Conflict and Response Challenges

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has exceeded 4,000 cases and 1,800 deaths, becoming the largest on record, with active conflict, armed groups, and worker protests hampering response efforts.

6 Aug, 11:29 — 7 Aug, 23:19
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APVery High19h ago

One man works to slow the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history, and he's doing it unpaid - AP News

One man works to slow the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history, and he's doing it unpaid  AP News

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NPRHigh3h ago

The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is outpacing responders

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now the second largest ever, and shows no sign of slowing down. To help, researchers are trying to expand experimental vaccines and treatments

By Jonathan Lambert

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1d ago

WHO chief: Ebola outbreak in DRC spreading at ‘unprecedented rate’

The world's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has killed 1,751 people in DR Congo.

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France 24High3h ago

Ebola cases surpasses 4000 cases

In tonight's program, a grim new milestone in the fast-growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as cases surpass 4,000. Also low rainfall and failing pipes leave taps dry in the Gabon capital. Finally rising water levels at Lake Baringo in Kenya push communities into closer contact with crocodiles, leading to increased attacks.

By Yinka OYETADE

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Daily SabahMixed1d ago

WHO chief warns fastest-ever Ebola outbreak outpacing response

The world's fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak is outpacing efforts to contain it, WHO chief warned Wednesday during a visit to Congo, where some health workers are on strike ov...

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punch-ngMostly Factual57m ago

Ebola: Africa CDC, WHO urge stronger community response

Africa CDC and WHO call for urgent community-led efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in DRC, warning the virus is spreading faster than the current respo Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-africa-cdc-who-urge-stronger-community-response/

By Punch Newspapers

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myjoyonlineMixed21h ago

Congo Ebola response hit by worker protests over late pay

Ebola response workers in eastern Congo have staged protests this week to call for the government to pay salaries ​and allowances that they say are nearly three months overdue, as ‌security incidents continue to hamper efforts to contain the outbreak.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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