The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a significant rise in confirmed Ebola cases in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with numbers nearly doubling in just a few days. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized the importance of a community-led response to combat the spread of this rare strain of Ebola, particularly in regions affected by ongoing conflict.
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Ebola Cases Increase in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo Amid WHO Chief's Visit
Confirmed Ebola cases in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have nearly doubled in a matter of days, according to the World Health Organization. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called for a community-led response to address the outbreak.
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