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Congo's largest Ebola epidemic spreads rapidly, outstripping past outbreaks

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The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing its largest-ever Ebola epidemic, with over 5,700 confirmed cases and nearly 2,700 deaths. This outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, is spreading faster than previous epidemics in West Africa and Congo. Current containment strategies rely on contact tracing and isolation, as existing vaccines and treatments are not effective against this specific strain of the virus. Overcrowding in treatment centers has exacerbated the spread, though increased bed capacity has recently improved the situation in some areas. AI

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Congo's largest Ebola epidemic spreads rapidly, outstripping past outbreaks

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · John Drake, Contributor ·

    Ebola Is Out of Control In Congo

    Congo's Ebola epidemic has held at a reproduction number near 1 for six weeks. It is the largest in the country's history and it is not yet shrinking.

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