Health & Environment
DR Congo Ebola Death Toll Exceeds 2,800 Amid Funding Crisis
Türkiye Today2h
THE BRIEF
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The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 2,800, with 5,945 confirmed cases reported across six provinces since mid-May.
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The World Health Organization warned of sustained transmission of the Bundibugyo strain, while the government launched a vaccination campaign targeting frontline health workers in 60 affected health zones.
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed for $1.1 billion in additional funding on Thursday, stating that the $2.1 billion aid plan is only 48% funded and current resources will last only weeks.