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WHO Reports Sharp Drop in Suspected Ebola Cases in DR Congo

The World Health Organization announced a significant reduction in suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo, from over 900 to 116, after hundreds of cases were ruled out through testing. This adjustment comes as confirmed cases continue to rise, with 321 confirmed cases and 41 deaths reported.

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NYTMostly Factual54m ago

Battling a Deadly Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo

At the heart of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, health care workers are racing to open new treatment centers and ramp up testing. But after years of war, the deadly virus is just one of many challenges they’re facing.

By Bethlehem Feleke, Michael Anthony Adams, Yasu Tsuji, Jon Hazell and Monika Cvorak

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France 24High32m ago

WHO reports dramatic drop in suspected Ebola cases from over 900 to 116

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday reported a drop in suspected Ebola cases to 116, down from 906 last week. Testing had "cleared out" some on the suspected cases list. Around 321 cases were confirmed in the DR Congo, including 48 deaths, while nine confirmed cases have been registered in neighbouring Uganda, including one fatality.

By FRANCE 24

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DawnMostly Factual26m ago

WHO reports sharp drop in suspected Ebola cases from 906 to 116

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday dramatically scaled back the number of suspected Ebola cases in central Africa to 116, down from more than 900 previously, with 330 cases now confirmed. As of May 31, the WHO said 116 suspected cases of the deadly virus had been registered in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) — down from 906 late last week. Some 321 cases have now been confirmed in the DRC, including 48 deaths, while nine confirmed cases have been registered in neighbouring ...

By none@none.com (AFP)

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protothema-enMixed48m ago

Ebola: 321 confirmed and 116 suspected cases in the DRC, according to the WHO

41 deaths have been recorded and six people have recovered, while in Uganda there have been nine confirmed cases and one death linked to the virus The post Ebola: 321 confirmed and 116 suspected cases in the DRC, according to the WHO appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By admin

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vanguard-ngMixed1h ago

WHO reports sharp drop in suspected Ebola cases from 906 to 116

As of May 31, the World Health Organization said 116 suspected cases of the deadly virus had been registered in the Democratic Republic of Congo -- down from 906 late last week. The post WHO reports sharp drop in suspected Ebola cases from 906 to 116 appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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