Congo says confirmed Ebola cases rise to 956, including 247 deaths
The Democratic Republic of Congo reports that confirmed Ebola cases have reached 956, with 247 deaths. High mortality rates in a displaced persons camp in Bunia suggest the virus may be spreading undetected due to sanitation issues and community resistance to testing.
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The rapid spread of Ebola in densely populated, unstable regions poses a severe threat to regional security and international public health efforts.
KINSHASA: The Democratic Republic of Congo said on Saturday the number of confirmed Ebola cases in the country had risen to 956, including 247 deaths. On Friday, confirmed cases were at 933, and deaths were 245.
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