Ebola outbreak spreading in Africa is 'likely far worse' than official figures suggest: IRC
The International Rescue Committee warns that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is likely more severe than official data indicates. Low contact tracing levels and delayed detection are hindering containment efforts, raising concerns about potential spread to neighboring countries.
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