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Ebola Response Advances in DRC
The World Health Organization announced a decline in Ebola transmission rates in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly in Ituri Province, where encouraging signs of containment are beginning to appear. However, the situation remains uncertain, as the disease continues to spread in areas with high population movement. The country has recorded over seven thousand confirmed cases as of September. Notably, the outbreak includes a seventh province, which is the second most affected in the virus's history after the West Africa epidemic between 2014 and 2016. The organization explains that efforts to track contacts and improve surveillance may lead to an increase in identified cases, as work continues intensively to confront the outbreak, which still poses a significant threat.
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