WHO Reports 220 Suspected Ebola Deaths in Congo
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The World Health Organization has reported 220 suspected deaths from an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The outbreak is reportedly being exacerbated by conflict and hunger in the region, as well as distrust and new infections in neighboring Uganda. The WHO has warned that the outbreak is outpacing response efforts, with the situation described as a "catastrophic collision" of disease and conflict.
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