HEALTHJun 2 · 14:45 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy JUSTIN KABUMBA and OPE ADETAYO, Associated Press

As Congo grapples with Ebola, volunteers cook meals to support patients

Volunteers in Congo's Bunia are preparing meals for Ebola patients and health workers amid a Bundibugyo virus outbreak, with 321 confirmed cases and 48 deaths reported. Uganda closed its border with Congo, while the International Organization for Migration urged cross-border coordination to prevent virus spread.

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Arlette BasekawikepersonU.N. food agencyorganizationBundibugyo virustopicWorld Health OrganizationorganizationUgandaplaceInternational Organization for MigrationorganizationIturi provinceplaceWorld Food Programorganization

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