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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo blamed for 136 suspected deaths

Original: Ebola outbreak sees 136 suspected deaths in DRC, officials say

Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo report that a new Ebola outbreak has caused 136 suspected deaths. The outbreak has drawn international attention as authorities work to trace cases and contain the spread of the virus, with global health bodies monitoring the situation for signs it could extend beyond the affected region.

Why now: A rising death toll from Ebola is renewing fears of a wider outbreak and prompting global health concern.

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