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Dr Congo adapts burials amid Ebola outbreak
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is adapting burial practices to manage a new Ebola outbreak, as bodies remain contagious post-death. Specialized teams handle burials to prevent infection, but public acceptance is hindered by misinformation and mistrust in some communities.
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