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Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 cases, straining basic healthcare
Original: Ebola is hollowing out basic healthcare as Congo’s outbreak surpasses 8,000 cases
Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 8,000 confirmed cases, and health officials warn the epidemic is hollowing out the country's basic healthcare system. Resources and staff are being redirected to the Ebola response, leaving routine services such as vaccinations, maternal care and treatment of common diseases under strain in affected regions.
Why now: The outbreak crossing 8,000 cases marks a grim milestone and highlights the wider collapse of routine medical services in the affected region.
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