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Ebola outbreak eases in DR Congo as death toll tops 4,000
Original: Ebola outbreak eases in DR Congo though death toll tops 4,000
Health officials report the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is slowing, though the epidemic has now killed more than 4,000 people. The outbreak, one of the deadliest on record, has strained local health systems and response teams. Observers say the easing trend offers cautious relief, but authorities warn continued surveillance and vaccination efforts are needed to prevent a resurgence.
Why now: News that the outbreak is easing, paired with the milestone of over 4,000 deaths, is drawing fresh attention to one of the world's worst Ebola epidemics.
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- Ebola outbreak eases in DR Congo though death toll tops 4,000 · news.cgtn.com
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