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Ebola Outbreak Declared Global Health Emergency

Ebola Outbreak Declared Global Health Emergency

Published 4 days, 17 hours ago
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Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda Declared Global Health Emergency: The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, with a fatality rate of 25-40%, has led to at least 80 suspected deaths and over 200 suspected cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Uganda has confirmed 2 cases, including 1 death. This is the DRCs 17th outbreak since 1976. The World Health Organization has declared it a public health emergency of international concern due to the rising number of cases and deaths, and the potential for spread to neighboring countries. Humanitarian groups and international coordination are being strengthened to prevent further spread.

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