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WHO Expresses Deep Concern Over Rapid Ebola Spread in DR Congo

The World Health Organization has expressed deep concern over the rapid spread of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, citing the increasing death toll and the virus's scale and speed. The DRC is preparing treatment centers as fear grips the eastern region.

19 May, 07:48 — 19 May, 18:38
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BBCHigh4h ago

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

The health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual4h 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 NewsMixed6h 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-mailHigh11h 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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straits-timesMostly Factual14h ago

WHO worried about ‘scale and speed’ of deadly Ebola outbreak - The Straits Times

WHO worried about ‘scale and speed’ of deadly Ebola outbreak  The Straits Times

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arab-newsMixed14h 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-ngMixed7h 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.

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