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Ebola Approaching 1,000 Deaths
Health authorities and the World Health Organization have announced the ongoing outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the confirmed death toll has reached 999, with 2,473 cases recorded so far. The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no available approved vaccine or treatment. Public health efforts face obstacles due to difficult security conditions and challenges in accessing affected areas. The epidemic has also spread to Uganda, which has reported 20 cases and two deaths. The country is working to declare itself free of Ebola after completing the 42-day period without new cases, amid warnings that the actual numbers may be much higher due to weak surveillance systems and ongoing armed conflicts.
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