New Ebola Outbreak in Eastern DR Congo Claims 65 Lives
A new outbreak of Ebola has been confirmed in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, resulting in at least 65 deaths. Health officials are raising alarms as the deadly virus spreads in the region, with 246 suspected cases reported. The Africa CDC has called for an urgent regional coordination meeting to address the crisis. The outbreak has sparked concern not only due to the rising death toll but also with fears that the infection rate may be much higher. Authorities are responding to the emergency as the situation develops.
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