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Suspected Ebola outbreak causes at least 30 deaths in DR Congo camp

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An outbreak of suspected Ebola cases has led to at least 30 deaths at Kigonze camp in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Residents and aid organizations have reported symptoms consistent with Ebola, such as headaches, fever, and vomiting. However, a refusal to undergo testing has complicated confirmation efforts, raising concerns that the virus may be spreading undetected among the large displaced population in the region. AI

RANK_REASON Significant public health crisis with potential for rapid spread. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Suspected Ebola outbreak causes at least 30 deaths in DR Congo camp

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    At least 30 deaths at DR Congo camp show Ebola could be spreading fast

    At least 30 people have died since the start of May in one camp for displaced civilians in northeastern Congo, a death rate that camp officials said was unprecedented, with some confirmed to have died from Ebola in a sign the disease could be spreading fast there. It was not poss…

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