Health & Environment
DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Becomes World's Second Largest
Al Jazeera5h
THE BRIEF
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has recorded 3,532 Ebola cases, making it the second-largest outbreak in history, with a 44.1% case fatality rate.
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A total of 1,556 deaths have been confirmed, with the disease spreading five times faster than previous outbreaks at the same stage, according to the Africa CDC.
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The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, affects five provinces including Ituri and North Kivu, where responders face security challenges and significant foreign aid cuts.