10 students die from Ebola in DR Congo - Anadolu Agency
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in at least 10 student deaths in Ituri province. Health officials are working to contain the spread as the virus continues to impact multiple provinces across the country.
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The ongoing Ebola epidemic in the DRC represents a significant public health crisis with high mortality rates that requires international attention.
--> At least 10 students have died from Ebola virus disease in Ituri province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. In total, 25 confirmed cases of infection among schoolchildren have been recorded at several schools in the province, Anadolu Agency reports .
According to education officials in Bunia, 10 of the 25 infected students have died. Another seven are receiving treatment at specialized Ebola treatment centers in the region.
The new school year began more than a month ago amid the ongoing outbreak. Provincial education official Yvonne Muke called on schools to strengthen preventive measures to limit the spread of the virus.
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