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Congo faces second-largest Ebola outbreak
The article reveals the outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is considered one of the most serious health crises there. The death toll has risen to 2,011 out of 4,381 confirmed cases. This is the second-largest outbreak in history, after the West Africa crisis between 2014 and 2016. The virus is spreading at an unprecedentedly rapid pace, with a fatality rate of 45.9%, surpassing the West Africa outbreak’s rate of 39.6%. The worsening situation is attributed to a lack of approved vaccines, difficulties accessing remote areas due to armed conflict, deteriorating infrastructure, and healthcare workers striking in response to delayed salaries. Monitoring cases and transporting patients are part of containment efforts, but ongoing conflicts hinder these measures. Experts warn that the absence of an effective vaccine makes controlling the virus more challenging, and that response efforts are struggling against multiple factors that impede swift containment.
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