Congo Ebola cases reach 4,449
The Ebola virus cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have risen to 4,449, with 2,061 deaths registered, marking the fastest outbreak ever. The outbreak began last February but was only announced in May, with infections rapidly increasing across five provinces in the eastern part of the country near the borders with Uganda, South Sudan, and Rwanda. The situation is characterized by difficulty accessing remote areas and worsening conditions due to armed conflicts, which hinder rapid response efforts. This is the second-largest outbreak in history, after the 2014-2016 outbreak that exceeded 28,000 cases and resulted in over 11,000 deaths.
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