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Congo Ebola infections pass 8,000, government says
Original: Congo’s Ebola infections cross 8,000, government says
The Congolese government says Ebola infections in the country have surpassed 8,000 cases. The milestone underlines the continuing severity of the outbreak and the pressure on health authorities trying to contain the virus. Regional media flagged the figure, prompting renewed attention on response efforts, vaccination campaigns and the wider challenges of fighting Ebola in conflict-affected areas of eastern Congo.
Why now: The government's announcement of a grim case milestone renews concern about the ongoing outbreak
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- Congo’s Ebola infections cross 8,000, government says · The EastAfrican
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