Health & Environment
Ebola Outbreak in DRC Kills One Every 30 Minutes
ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English1h
THE BRIEF
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now the fastest-growing on record, claiming one life every 30 minutes according to UN official Tom Fletcher.
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Since the outbreak was declared on May 15, there have been over 4,500 confirmed cases and at least 2,128 deaths across six DRC provinces and neighboring Uganda.
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The UN has allocated an additional $30.5 million in emergency funding to combat the Bundibugyo strain, which currently lacks a known vaccine or treatment.