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Ebola Surge in DRC Sparks Global Response | Eau Claire News
Ebola’s back with a vengeance in the DRC—now the second-largest outbreak ever, hitting 3,500+ cases and 1,500+ deaths in just months. This isn’t your typical outbreak: it’s the deadly Bundibugyo strain, with no approved vaccine or treatment yet, and conflict in the region is blocking lifesaving aid. Most cases cluster in Ituri province, where gold mines, trade routes, and displaced populations fuel rapid spread. Meanwhile, Uganda declared itself Ebola-free after 42 days without new cases—but cases still popped up there and even in France, tied to travelers from the DRC. The good news? A new…
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