Congo's Ebola Outbreak Surpasses Previous Records as Death Toll Climbs
Congo's ongoing Ebola outbreak has become the deadliest in the country's history, with over 2,300 deaths and nearly 5,000 cases. The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, is spreading at an exceptional pace, with no approved vaccines or treatments. The WHO warns it may surpass the 2014-16 West Africa outbreak as the deadliest on record.
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