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Ebola outbreak confirmed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Original: Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Health authorities are responding to a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control is tracking the situation, and the news has drawn international attention because of Ebola's high fatality rate and the country's history of previous epidemics. Details on case numbers and affected areas remain limited.

Why now: A new Ebola outbreak is a serious public health event with potential regional and international spread concerns.

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• Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo · European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)

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