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Congo Ebola outbreak on track to become deadliest in history

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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest in the country's history, with over 4,600 confirmed cases and at least 2,100 deaths occurring nearly three times faster than the outbreak a decade earlier. The outbreak is now the second-largest on record and has spread to a sixth province, with health workers struggling to contain it amid community resistance, misinformation, and unpaid staff. The death toll is mounting at approximately one death every 30 minutes.

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Congo Ebola outbreak on track to become deadliest in history

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to worsen, with the number of confirmed cases climbing to over 4,600. At least 2,100 people have died, a death toll that was reached almost three times faster than the outbreak over a decade ago. William Brangham…