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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
Health authorities report that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 8,000 cases, with a case fatality rate of about 48%. The figures underscore the severity of one of the largest Ebola outbreaks on record, and global health watchers are monitoring efforts to contain its spread.
Why now: The newly reported milestone of 8,000 cases and a high death rate signals a major public health crisis drawing international attention.
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