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WHO: Ebola Outpacing Efforts in DRC
The article discusses the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, whose spread has accelerated to unprecedented levels. Over 2,300 people have died within three months, making this the most deadly outbreak in the nation's history. The World Health Organization warned that the epidemic is progressing faster than any previous outbreak, and that containment efforts may take around three months. Despite ongoing efforts to control it, there are projections of its spread to other countries. The outbreak has affected six regions in the northern and eastern parts of the country, especially due to weak government presence, deteriorating healthcare infrastructure, and the longstanding presence of armed groups. The organization continues to assess the level of risk, which is currently classified as "very high" nationwide, amid rising cases and fatalities. It emphasized that the region faces catastrophic expansion possibilities if prompt and effective actions are not taken.
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