Short Wave : NPR
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than official data suggests. The disease remains highly lethal, with a high mortality rate among those infected.
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Accurate tracking of infectious disease outbreaks is critical for global health security and preventing the spread of pandemics.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing – and is likely larger than official numbers show. The deadly disease spreads through bodily fluids, on average killing half the people it infects. And while officially declared in May... [856 chars]
The report relies on health data and standard reporting practices regarding public health crises.
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