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Ebola Surge in Congo Hits 3800 | San Francisco News

Ebola Surge in Congo Hits 3800 | San Francisco News

Published 6 days, 10 hours ago
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Ebola’s spreading fast in eastern Congo—over 3,800 cases, 1,700 dead—with new infections exploding through communities, not just from known contacts. Tied to the Bundibugyo virus, there’s no vaccine or cure yet. Health workers battle distrust, armed violence, and funding gaps while tracking 17,000 potential contacts daily. WHO’s top official is on the ground as researchers race to find treatments and vaccines overseas—while staff strike over unpaid wages, adding another layer of chaos to an already impossible crisis.

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