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Last update: 6 hours agoEbola Emergency Escalates: The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a “public health emergency of international concern” after nearly 90 deaths and hundreds of suspected cases, driven by the rare Bundibugyo strain with no approved vaccine or treatment. Cross-Border Spread: Uganda has confirmed imported cases in Kampala linked to travelers from Congo, while suspected infections are also reported in Congo’s wider regions, including Kinshasa—raising fears the outbreak is bigger than early counts. Why It’s Hard to Contain: Conflict, population movement, and strained health logistics in eastern Congo are complicating response, and WHO says border closures aren’t the answer. Regional Watch: Africa CDC is warning of high regional spread risk and pushing for coordinated continental action.
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