Rapid Ebola Outbreak Spread in Eastern DRC

Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo nearly doubled within days as the WHO chief visited the outbreak epicentre. The rare Ebola strain is spreading rapidly through conflict-hit eastern DRC, with health officials stressing the need for community trust and safe burial practices to contain transmission.

Sources

• Confirmed Ebola cases nearly double in days as WHO chief visits DR Congo Al Jazeera English · Middle East
• World Health Organization chief visits epicentre of Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo CBC News · Canada

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