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DR Congo Ebola deaths pass 4,000 as outbreak rages
Original: DR Congo Ebola outbreak deaths surpass 4,000: 5 reasons the deadliest outbreak is still not contained
Health officials report that Ebola deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo have surpassed 4,000, making it the country's deadliest recorded outbreak. Reports point to five key reasons the outbreak remains uncontained, including difficult terrain, insecurity in affected areas, community distrust of health workers, and gaps in vaccination and treatment capacity. The rising toll is prompting renewed calls for international support.
Why now: The death toll crossing a major milestone is reviving alarm over why the outbreak still cannot be brought under control.
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- DR Congo Ebola outbreak deaths surpass 4,000: 5 reasons the deadliest outbreak is still not contained · timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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