WHO: Congo Ebola outbreak may become worst ever

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The World Health Organization warns the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is on track to become the worst ever, with over 2,000 deaths and 4,300 confirmed cases reported so far. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that at the current rate, the epidemic could surpass the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak, which killed more than 11,000 people. This outbreak is unusual because it involves the Bundibugyo virus strain, for which no approved vaccines or treatments exist, complicating containment efforts.


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