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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo declared fastest growing ever, 600 deaths reported

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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is currently the fastest growing on record, with health authorities reporting 1,759 confirmed cases and 600 deaths. The virus is spreading faster than containment efforts, with case numbers estimated to double every 28 days. The World Health Organization and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention are coordinating a response, estimating that $1.4 billion is needed to combat the disease and provide humanitarian aid. AI

RANK_REASON Significant public health crisis with high death toll and rapid spread. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo declared fastest growing ever, 600 deaths reported

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Ebola outbreak is ‘fastest growing ever’ as 600 die in DR Congo

    The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is the “fastest growing” ever, African health authorities said on Thursday, as the World Health Organization said it had killed 600 people. Updated numbers issued by the UN health agency showed there have been 1,759 confirmed cas…

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