Healthscore 842·7 metrosupdated 4h ago

Ebola Outbreak in Congo Escalates with 80% of New Cases Unlinked to Known Contacts

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is worsening, with 80% of new cases coming from unknown sources. As of now, over 1,900 infections and 700 deaths have been reported, raising concerns about the effectiveness of response efforts.

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