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Ebola Outbreak in Congo Escalates | Charlotte News
Congo’s battling its fastest-ever Ebola outbreak, fueled by a rare Bundibugyo strain with no specific treatment—and symptoms that mimic malaria, making detection tough. A major lifeline: 16,000 doses of the proven Ervebo vaccine have arrived, with 70,000 more on the way from WHO and partners. But with over 2,500 deaths in more than 5,000 cases—and projections that the outbreak could triple in scale—the fight is far from over. Armed conflict, attacks on health workers, displaced populations, and weak infrastructure compound the crisis. The vaccine is a critical tool—but conquering this…
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