DR Congo Ebola cases near 600 amid warning of wider spread
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 598 confirmed cases with 115 deaths. Humanitarian organizations warn that ongoing violence and poor infrastructure are severely hindering containment efforts.
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The rapid spread of Ebola in a conflict zone poses a significant threat to regional stability and global public health security.
KINSHASA/UNITED NATIONS – The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has risen to 598, including 115 deaths, the country's public health authorities said on Tuesday.
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