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Congo's Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 confirmed cases
Original: Congo's Ebola outbreak tops 8000 confirmed cases
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 8,000 confirmed cases, according to a report carried by Australian media. The figure marks a grim milestone in one of the country's prolonged efforts to contain the virus, which health authorities and aid organisations have been battling across affected regions amid ongoing challenges including insecurity and access to communities.
Why now: The outbreak reaching a new case milestone highlights the continued severity of the epidemic and renewing global concern over pandemic preparedness.
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- Congo's Ebola outbreak tops 8000 confirmed cases · The Canberra Times
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