Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 with 181 deaths
Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have risen to 782, with 181 deaths attributed to the rare Bundibugyo virus. Efforts to contain the outbreak are hampered by regional conflict, displacement, and local skepticism toward health workers.
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The outbreak poses a significant public health risk in a volatile region where conflict and poor infrastructure complicate essential medical intervention.
KINSHASA, Congo — The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has increased to 782, with 181 deaths, the Congolese Ministry of Health said in a statement on social platform X on Sunday evening.
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