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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Sees High Fatality Rate Amidst Attacks on Medics

Nearly one in two Ebola patients are dying in the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with attacks on medical personnel making the fight against the disease even harder. The high fatality rate and security challenges are hindering containment efforts.

24 Aug, 17:00 — 24 Aug, 17:00
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Al JazeeraMostly Factual11h ago

Nearly one in two Ebola patients dying in DR Congo outbreak

Almost one in two people infected with Ebola are dying, Democratic Republic of the Congo government figures show.

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Nearly one in two Ebola patients dying in DR Congo outbreak

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