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Ebola in eastern Congo is spiraling out of control, with over 930 deaths and a shocking 37 new fatalities in just one day — the fastest-spreading outbreak on record. Caused by a rare strain with no approved vaccines or treatments, the virus is spreading through bodily fluids and contaminated surfaces, fueled by chaos on the ground: rebel attacks on clinics, health worker strikes over unpaid wages, and at least 36 medical staff already lost to the virus. The WHO warns that 80% of new cases are undetected, outpacing containment efforts — though hope flickers with 22 recoveries in a single day. With 700+ patients in isolation, the world is racing to scale up response before this deadly epidemic overwhelms the region.

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