importantSYS.SOURCE: WHO Regional Office for Africa• 2026-08-24T07:03:43Z
Over 5,200 Ebola Cases Reported in DRC After 100 Days of Outbreak
Over 5,200 Ebola cases reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after 100 days of the outbreak, with transmission rates surpassing previous outbreaks and significant challenges in containment. High mortality rates and operational barriers like insecurity, community reluctance, and limited access to treatment facilities hinder response efforts.
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