Ebola outbreak still spreading in Congo

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DR Congo Ebola outbreak yet to peak, could last a year – Red Cross
GENEVA — The deadly Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo has yet to peak and could take a year to contain, the Red Cross said Tuesday, amid mounting warnings of dangerous gaps in tackling the virus. G7 leaders meeting in Evian,

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Congo Ebola outbreak may be worst ever, Africa CDC says
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DRC’s Ebola outbreak may be worst ever, Africa CDC says
The head of Africa’s Centres for Disease ​Control and Prevention warned on ‌Tuesday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could be the ​worst ever, saying that ​currently t...

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Red Cross says Congo Ebola epidemic yet to peak, may last a year
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Recovery of Ebola patients offers rare moments of joy at epicentre of outbreak
More than 140 people are confirmed to have died from the rare Bundibugyo species of the disease here in Ituri province, the epicentre of the latest outbreak that was first declared just over a month a...

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Doctors Without Borders warns of ‘dangerous gaps’ in Ebola response in DR Congo
Red Cross warns Congo Ebola outbreak is yet to reach its peak
The Red Cross said on Tuesday that the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has not yet reached its peak, warning that medical providers have a long battle ahead of them. "We
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G7 cites World Cup travel in push to contain Congo's Ebola outbreak
The G7 group of leading industrialized democracies pledged on Tuesday to strengthen efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in Congo, citing increased international travel linked to the FIFA World Cup.
American doctor who recovered from Ebola back in U.S., says he's "feeling well"
Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
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Ebola cases surge to 782 in Congo, death toll climbs to 181 as outbreak expands
Despite the rising numbers, Congolese health authorities reported that 40 patients have recovered from Ebola since the outbreak began. Five new recoveries were announced from the health zones of Rwampara,
Why existing vaccines won’t help this Ebola outbreak
As scientists race to develop a new Ebola vaccine to combat the Bundibugyo species, a few leading candidates have emerged.
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WHO director-general is profoundly concerned after visit to Ebola outbreak area
The director-general of the World Health Organization is profoundly worried about the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, he told STAT in an interview.