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Ebola outbreak spreads in DR Congo: Dozens dead as rare strain raises alarm | DW News
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The World Health Organization has declared an international emergency due to a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has already resulted in dozens of deaths.
An Ebola outbreak caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain has emerged in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, leading to significant concern among health authorities. Because this specific strain lacks an available vaccine and is spreading through a densely populated region with ongoing armed conflict, the WHO has labeled the situation a public health emergency of international concern. While not meeting the criteria of a global pandemic like COVID-19, the situation is classified as an urgent, serious challenge requiring international cooperation to contain the virus. Experts suggest that the outbreak has likely been spreading for some time, and now poses a risk of further regional transmission.
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