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Ebola outbreak death toll in DR Congo exceeds 5,300
Original: Ebola outbreak kills more than 5,300 people in DR Congo
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 5,300 people, according to figures reported by Al Jazeera. The country has struggled for years with recurrent Ebola epidemics, complicated by conflict, mistrust of health workers and difficult terrain in affected areas. Health authorities and international organisations continue vaccination and containment efforts as the death toll keeps rising.
Why now: The newly reported death toll marks a grim milestone in one of the deadliest Ebola outbreaks on record.
Democratic Republic of CongoEbolaAl JazeeraWorld Health Organization
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