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DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 cases with 48% death rate
Original: DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 cases, with 48% death rate
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 8,000 cases, health authorities report, with a case fatality rate of about 48%, meaning nearly half of those infected have died. The figures underline the severity of one of the deadliest Ebola outbreaks on record, and global health observers are tracking the response and containment efforts closely.
Why now: The outbreak has reached a grim milestone in case numbers and deaths, drawing global health attention.
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