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Ebola Outbreak in Congo Slows Global Response | Philadelphia News
Ebola’s silent siege in Congo: Over 4,200 cases, nearly 2,000 dead — and it started months ago, misdiagnosed as malaria. No vaccine or treatment exists for this Bundibugyo strain, while chaos on the ground includes unpaid workers, rebel interference, and communities doubting the outbreak. Remote areas are cut off, gear is scarce, and hygiene is a luxury. WHO calls global risk low — Ebola isn’t airborne — but new cases surge faster than they can be traced, especially among unlinked clusters. A stark reminder: even with science, viruses outmaneuver us when resources and stability are thin…
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