Burial Teams Race to Contain New Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo

Public health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are conducting urgent contact tracing and safe burials to halt the spread of a newly identified Ebola outbreak. Authorities have deployed rapid response teams to affected communities to prevent further transmission.

5 Sept, 12:24 — 5 Sept, 12:24

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DR Congo: Ebola burial teams race against time

In eastern DR Congo, Ebola burial teams are racing against time as the outbreak continues to spread. They face a dangerous mission: safely burying victims while dealing with distrust and threats from local communities. The response is further complicated by the ongoing rebel conflict in the region.

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