Health & Environment

Ebola Outbreak in Congo Claims Over 3,000 Lives Amid Containment Challenges

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THE BRIEF
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The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now claimed more than 3,000 lives, making it one of the fastest-growing health crises in the region.

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Health officials are struggling with five major containment challenges, including food insecurity and the difficulty of tracking the virus in remote areas.

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The World Health Organization is currently utilizing mobile-phone data to better map the spread of the disease and coordinate emergency response efforts.