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Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, as new cases suspected in previously unaffected province
The Ebola death toll in Congo has reached 600 as new suspected cases emerge in Tshopo province, a region previously unaffected. The total confirmed cases now stand at 1,759, with the outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which lacks an approved vaccine or treatment. Challenges include funding gaps, attacks on health centers, and conflict in eastern Congo.
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