Ebola death toll rises sharply in Congo
Reports indicate an Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, with over 550 confirmed cases reported, including 101 deaths and 19 recoveries. The outbreak is primarily concentrated in Ituri Province, which accounts for more than 90% of the cases. Response teams face challenges due to armed conflicts and attacks on health workers, hindering efforts to prevent and control the disease. The outbreak is caused by the "Bundiboge" virus, a rare strain for which no approved vaccine or treatment is currently available.
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