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DR Congo Ebola outbreak grows exponentially as death toll passes 2,500
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its most severe Ebola epidemic yet, with deaths surpassing 2,500 and the virus spreading exponentially across six provinces.
Transport of dead bodies within Congo risks further Ebola spread, UN agency
The transport of deceased Ebola victims across districts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is fueling a rapid surge in new infections. Health agencies are struggling to balance traditional burial customs with urgent containment protocols to stop the spread of the virus.