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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Declared Worst in Country's History by WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as the country's largest ever, with cases intensifying at an exceptional rate. The outbreak has surpassed 3,500 cases and resulted in 1,587 deaths, raising concerns about its control.

31 Jul, 08:00 — 1 Aug, 16:16
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BBCHigh1h ago

Current Ebola outbreak worst ever in DR Congo, WHO says

The current strain has so far killed 1,587 people, and there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment.

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The GuardianMostly Factual1d ago

Ebola outbreak in DRC the fastest growing in the history of the virus

As the death toll rises to almost 1,500, and with a vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain potentially still months away, health workers face a battle to slow the outbreak The latest numbers of confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has made this latest outbreak the fastest growing in the known history of the virus. At 3,360 confirmed cases, the disease is now affecting people in five provinces in the east of the DRC, with 1,487 deaths recorded, representing an overal...

By Prosper Heri Ngorora in Bunia

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1d ago

DR Congo Ebola epidemic becomes world’s second largest outbreak

Officials declare the outbreak the fastest spreading ever, warning the world to 'pay much more attention'.

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DWHigh23h ago

DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes world's second-largest ever

DR Congo’s fast-spreading Ebola outbreak has exceeded 3,500 cases, overtaking the country’s deadliest epidemic and becoming the world’s second-largest ever. The Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or treatment.

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Daily NationMostly Factual1d ago

DR Congo's Ebola outbreak is second-largest on record, latest data shows

The number of cases reported across DR Congo has risen to 3,532.

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Daily SabahMixed1d ago

Congo's Ebola outbreak tops 3,500 cases, becomes 2nd-largest ever

The Democratic Republic of Congo's rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak has become the world's second-largest on record, government data showed Friday, as the virus continues...

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actualite-cdMixed1h ago

WHO: Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo 'Intensifying' - ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English

WHO: Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo 'Intensifying'  ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English

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The Guardian31 Jul, 08:00First to report

Ebola outbreak in DRC the fastest growing in the history of the virus

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Daily Sabah31 Jul, 10:06

Congo's Ebola outbreak tops 3,500 cases, becomes 2nd-largest ever

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aktuality-sk31 Jul, 12:50

KDR: Epidémia eboly je v súčasnosti druhou najväčšou v histórii

Daily Nation31 Jul, 13:21

DR Congo's Ebola outbreak is second-largest on record, latest data shows

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ruv31 Jul, 16:19

Úbreiðsla ebólu aldrei hraðari í Lýðstjórnarlýðveldinu Kongó

Al Jazeera31 Jul, 16:52

DR Congo Ebola epidemic becomes world’s second largest outbreak

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DW31 Jul, 18:02

DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes world's second-largest ever

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newsbeast1 Aug, 02:21

Ξεπέρασαν τα 3.500 τα κρούσματα Έμπολα στη ΛΔ του Κονγκό – Ιστορικό αρνητικό ρεκόρ

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die-presse1 Aug, 13:33

Lage verschärft sich: Ebola-Ausbruch im Kongo ist nicht unter Kontrolle

observador1 Aug, 14:25

RDCongo eleva número de mortos por ébola para 1.587

faz1 Aug, 15:18

WHo besorgt: Ebola-Ausbruch im Kongo verschärft sich

digi241 Aug, 15:19

Epidemia de Ebola din RD Congo se intensifică într-un ritm „excepţional”, avertizează OMS

actualite-cd1 Aug, 15:59

WHO: Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo 'Intensifying' - ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English

orf1 Aug, 16:02

Ebola-Ausbruch In DR Kongo verschärft sich

BBC1 Aug, 16:16

Current Ebola outbreak worst ever in DR Congo, WHO says

dr-dk1 Aug, 16:55Latest update

WHO: Ebolaudbrud i DR Congo er landets største nogensinde