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Ebola numbers in Congo just got revised downward—suspected cases dropped from over 900 to just 116 after many were ruled out as other illnesses. Confirmed cases remain alarming: 321 in Congo with 48 deaths, plus 9 new cases in Uganda. The Bundibugyo strain’s flu-like symptoms and testing hurdles made early counts unreliable. Death toll estimates also fell, partly due to difficulty confirming fatalities without widespread testing. Conflict and resource shortages complicate response efforts, while Uganda tracks hundreds of potential exposures. Closing borders may backfire by forcing people through unofficial routes. WHO urges a ceasefire to let aid workers safely reach affected areas—highlighting how fragile global health systems are under multiple crises.

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