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Congo Ebola outbreak passes 8,000 confirmed cases
Original: Congo's Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 confirmed cases as disease remains out of control
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 8,000 confirmed cases, according to ABC News, which reports the disease remains out of control despite ongoing response efforts. Health authorities are struggling to contain the virus amid continued transmission in affected areas, and the milestone is drawing renewed international attention to one of the world's worst Ebola epidemics.
Why now: The outbreak crossing 8,000 confirmed cases marks a grim milestone showing containment efforts are failing.
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