Ebola Deaths in DRC Surpass 3,900
The Ebola death toll in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 3,900, with over 8,000 confirmed cases, in the country's largest outbreak to date. The World Health Organization warned that the epidemic is likely to surpass the 2014-2016 wave in West Africa, describing it as a public health emergency of international concern. Movement between cities is contributing to the expansion of hotspots, while healthcare workers face challenges such as distrust and attacks. The circulating strain, "Bundibugyo," remains rare and has no available treatment at this time, which complicates efforts to control the outbreak.
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